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Formulations and Methods of Treating
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
[001] This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application No. 60/499,365 filed September 3, 2003, which is
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
[002] This invention is directed to methods and formulations for
treating inflammatory bowel disease. The methods and formulations include,
but are not limited to, methods and formulations for delivering effective
concentrations of 4-aminosalicylic acid and/or 5-aminosalicylic acid to
affected
areas of the intestine. The methods and formulations can comprise
conventional and/or modified-release elements, providing for drug delivery to
the affected area. Diseases and conditions treatable with the methods and
formulations of the present invention include Crohn's disease and ulcerative
colitis.
[003] Gastrointestinal conditions pose a significant worldwide health
problem. Inflammatory bowel diseases, which genus encompass a range of
diseases including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, affect nearly 1
million people in the United States each year.
[004] The two most common inflammatory conditions of the intestine,
ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), are collectively known as
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These conditions are diseases of the
distal gut (lower small intestine, large intestine, and rectum) rather than
the
proximal gut (stomach and upper small intestine). Between the two,
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ulcerative colitis primarily affects the colon, whereas Crohn's disease
affects
the distal small intestine as well.
[005] Although distinct conditions, the same drugs are commonly used
to treat both UC and CD. Drugs commonly used in their treatment include
steroids (for example, budesonide arid other corticosteroids, and adrenal
steroids such as prednisone and hydrocortisone), cytokines such as
interleukin-10, antibiotics, immunomodulating agents such as azathioprine, 6-
mercaptopurine, methotrexate, cyclosporine, and anti-tumor necrosis factor
(TNF) agents such as soluble TNF receptor and antibodies raised to TNF, and
also antinflammatory agents such as zinc. The most commonly prescribed
agents for IBD include sulfasalazine (salicyl-azo-sulfapyridine, or "SASP")
and
related 5-aminosalicylic acid ("5-ASA") products.
[006] It is recognized that SASP is broken down in the tower gut by
colonic bacteria to yield sulfapyridine ("SP") and 5-ASA, of which 5-ASA is
believed to be the primary active component. 5-ASA released in the colon is
poorly absorbed and appears to act locally.
[007] Because SP is extensively absorbed and is associated with
various side effects, investigators have proposed using 5-ASA alone as a
treatment for IBD. Indeed, 5-ASA, or mesalamine, has now been established
as a common treatment for IBD and is widely prescribed and used for this
purpose. However, 5-ASA therapy still has problems, including side effects to
be detailed hereinafter. Additionally, 5-ASA exhibits an efficacy profile that
is
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less than maximal, reflected in lower response and remission rates, and
higher relapse rates, related to its site and mechanism of action.
[008] The administration of 5-ASA is hampered by some
complications associated with its delivery. For example, the compound is
unstable in gastric fluids, and its extensive absorption and metabolism from
the small intestine reduces its availability at distal sites in the gut, which
are
the sites of the therapeutic effect and the preferred sites of delivery.
Ideally,
the compound should reach the distal gut, but not be absorbed there. The
absorption from proximal sites results in side effects associated with the
absorbed drug and its systemic effects.
[009] Existing oral 5-ASA-based therapies fall into two main
categories. One involves the use of pharmaceutical dosage forms based on
modified-release formulations (MR), the other is pro-drug based. In relation
to
dosage form-based approaches, various modified release forms have been
developed and described. Both extended/sustained release formulations and
delayed release formulations have been developed, with the intent of limiting
5-ASA release in the upper gut and concentrating its release in the distal
gut.
[010] For example, a sustained release formulation (PENTASA~) has
been approved and used for many years. PENTASA~ releases 5-ASA
continuously, with approximately 50% released in the small intestine and 50%
in the large intestine, and in its approved label form reports 20-30% systemic
absorption. This absorption reflects the proximal release and absorption
characteristics of this formulation in addition to any low level absorption
from
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the distal gut. (See PDR datasheet for PENTASA~.) U.S. Patent Nos.
4,496,553, 4,880,794, 4,980,173, and 5,041,431 are all directed to extended
release forms of 5-ASA or its salts or esters.
[011] U.S. Patent No. 5,840,332 describes a GI delivery system that
achieves the desired location of release of 5-ASA in the intestine through the
inclusion of particulate water-insoluble material embedded in a water-
insoluble coating on a drug-containing core. U.S. Patent No. 6,004,581
describes a multiparticulate spherical-granule-containing formulation that
provides for a modified and targeted release of 5-ASA, particularly to the
small and large bowel. In all of these cases, however, the fundamental
problems of proximal release limiting the maximum local efficacy, and
resulting in significant side effects related to the systemic absorption of 5-
ASA, have not been overcome.
[012] Other approaches rely on a pH-dependent coating to achieve
the desired release. For example, an enteric-coated commercial product,
ASACOL~, relies on a pH-dependent acrylic-based barrier coating, which
dissolves at pH values above 7, to achieve a distal 5-ASA delivery. Other
examples of this type of formulation are described in U.S. Patent Nos.
5,541,170 and 5,541,171, which describe a solid dosage form of 5-ASA, or its
salts or esters, that achieves delivery to the large intestine through a
coating
that is insoluble in gastric and intestinal conditions (less than pH 7) but
soluble
in the colon (pH greater than 7)
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[013] The drawback of formulations such as these is that the regional
gut pH can vary significantly from one person to the next, and can be
influenced by the presence of food, or other conditions. In fact, diseases
such
as IBD can themselves cause intestinal pH to vary. The package information
for ASACOL~ states that its systemic absorption is as high as 28%. Because
absorption is generally occurring only in the small intestine, the relatively
high
systemic absorption suggests a significant variability in ASACOL~'s site of
release.
[014] In general, pH-dependent systems for targeting 5-ASA release
to a specific location in the intestine can be unreliable for a number of
reasons. For example, premature release and associated systemic
absorption may result from a proximal intestinal pH at or above the critical
triggering pH. Alternatively, incomplete or minimal release may result from
the occurrence of the critical pH at a site distal of the affected area.
Nugent et
al., Gut 48, pages 571-577 (2001 ), reviews the potential problems of the pH-
dependent distal gut delivery approach, pointing out that the existence of
inter-subject variations in intestinal pH. These problems have led to proposed
improvements in targeting the delivery of 5-ASA to the distal gut.
(015] U.S. Patent No. 5,716,648 describes an oral composition that
relies on a pH-dependent soluble coating, but also includes a pH-regulating
alkaline material to attempt to compensate for patients with "subnormal
intestinal pH." Other approaches include those described in U.S. Patent No.
5,866,619, which is generally directed to a non-pH-dependent colonic drug-
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delivery system involving a saccharide-containing polymer, which is
enzymatically degraded by the colon. Another example is provided by U.S.
Patent No. 6,506,407, which generally describes a colon-specific drug-
releasing system that combines a pH-dependent outer coating with the
inclusion of a saccharide substrate, which upon enzymatic breakdown by
enterobacteria produces an organic acid that subsequently dissolves an acid-
soluble inner coating.
[016] Still other examples are described in U.S. Application No.
2002/0098235, which describes the use of multiple pH-dependent coatings to
reduce the impact of coating fractures. U.S. Application No. 2001/0055616
describes a pellet formulation for treating intestinal tract conditions, which
utilizes a pH-dependent enteric coating to target release from a non-gel-
forming drug-containing polymeric matrix core. U.S. Application
2001/0036473 describes a pH-dependent coating on a
hydroxypropylmethylcellulose capsule for enteric and colonic delivery. And
U.S. Application No. 2001/0026807 describes various coatings, including pH-
dependent materials, redox-sensitive materials, and materials subject to
breakdown by bacteria, on a starch capsule to achieve colonic delivery.
[017] Despite the descriptions of proposed improvements in these
documents, a colonic 5-ASA-delivery system that does not suffer from the
variability in inter-subject intestinal pH is still not commercially
available.
Thus, the inherent difficulties in 5-ASA delivery have yet to be solved in a
commercially acceptable manner.
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[018] A compound related to, but more stable than 5-ASA, is 4-ASA,
also known as para-aminosalicylic acid. Like 5-ASA, 4-ASA is effective in
treating IBD, although it has never been approved in oral form for such a use.
It has been approved for use in certain European countries as a rectal enema,
i.e., QUADRAS~ by Norgine.
[019] 4-ASA has been used as an oral preparation since the 1940s as
a treatment for tuberculosis (TB). Para-aminosalicylic acid has certain
advantages over 5-ASA in treating IBD. In addition to its higher aqueous
stability, it reportedly exhibits an absence of nephrotoxicity, and extensive
experience and use at daily doses as high as 8 g in the treatment of TB has
demonstrated its safety. (Ginsberg et al., Gastroenteroloav 102, 448-
452,1998. )
[020] As an approved form for use in TB, 4-ASA is commonly
presented as an enteric formulation in order to minimize the degradation of
the drug in the stomach. Modified release oral dosage forms of 4-ASA for use
in TB have also been described. Because absorption of the 4-ASA is
important in TB treatment, such formulations are designed to maximize 4-ASA
absorption.
[021 ] Unlike the situation with 5-ASA, modified-release oral dosage
forms of 4-ASA for use in IBD have not been widely described. U.S. Patent
No. 5,716,648 does describe an oral composition for 4-ASA in treating IBD.
However, this disclosure is directed specifically to pharmaceutical oral
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compositions that include a pH regulating alkaline material to deal with
subnormal gut pH.
[022] In addition to targeting IBD with modified-release 5-ASA
products, IBD has been targeted with pro-drugs that are self-targeting. For
example, olsalazine, which is formed from two molecules of 5-ASA linked by
an azo-bond (5,5'-azo-bis salicylic acid), naturally targets the colon. It is
stable in gastric conditions, thus able to bypass the stomach, and is
minimally
absorbed intact from the gut (2.4%). But it is rapidly converted to two
molecules of 5-ASA in the colon through the action of colonic bacteria. This
mechanism inherently delivers 5-ASA to the desired site of action. The
marketed form of olsalazine, DIPENTUM~, is a simple non-modified-release
powder-filled capsule.
[023] The problem with this formulation is that the entire dose is
exposed to the action of the intestinal enzymes upon entering the colon.
Thus, upon entering the colon, all of the olsalazine is cleaved into 5-ASA,
essentially providing a bolus dose to a concentrated area in the proximal
colon. After a fairly substantial absorption (approximately 20%), the
remainder of the bolus dose is then left to diffuse throughout the colon,
without any control as to where it is directed.
[024] Because olsalazine is self-targeting to the colon, there has been
little focus on modified release forms of olsalazine or other bis-azo ASA pro-
drug forms. U.S. Patent Application No. 2002/0192282 describes a multilayer
pharmaceutical formulation for release of various drugs, including olsalazine,
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in the colon and includes a pH-dependent outer coating layer. The problem
with such a formulation was described above with respect to other pH-
dependent formulations: because of the potential variability in the pH of the
gut, these systems may not properly release at affected sites due to distal
gut
pH values below the critical value.
[025] U.S. Patent No. 4,374,932 describes a drug delivery system for
5,5'-azo-bis salicylic acid designed to bypass absorption of the 5,5'-azo-bis
salicylic acid entity in the stomach and small intestine, and utilizes an ion-
exchange complex of diacidic 5,5'-azo-bis salicylic acid and an anionic
exchange resin. However, the absorption of olsalazine from the conventional
powder capsule already results in only 2.4% absorption, and thus this
formulation does not provide an important therapeutic advantage.
[026] In view of the foregoing, there remains a need in the art for
methods and pharmaceutical formulations that can be used to deliver 4-ASA
and/or 5-ASA in therapeutically effective concentrations to affected areas of
the gastrointestinal tract. The present invention solves the problems
identified
in the art, and provides such methods and formulations.
[027] This invention is advantageous in providing methods and
formulations for treating inflammatory bowel disease.
[028] The invention has the advantage of delivering effective
concentrations of 4-ASA and/or 5-ASA to affected areas of the gastrointestinal
tract, with minimized systemic absorption.
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[029] The invention is directed to, among other things, disodium 4,4'-
azo-bis salicylate. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical
compositions comprising 4,4'-azo-bis salicylic acid, or a pharmaceutically
acceptable salt thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable
excipient. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof comprises disodium 4,4'-azo-bis-salicylate. In some embodiments,
the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient is chosen from carriers, fillers,
extenders, binders, humectants, disintegrating agents, solution-retarding
agents, absorption accelerators, wetting agents, absorbents, lubricants,
stabilizers, coloring agents, buffering agents, dispersing agents,
preservatives, organic acids, and organic bases.
[030] The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions
comprising: a salicylate and/or salicylic acid chosen from 4-amino salicylic
acid, 5-amino salicylic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and
pro-drugs thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient,
formulated as a modified-release pharmaceutical composition, wherein the
composition exhibits a delay in release that is dependent on surrounding pH.
[031 ] The pharmaceutical composition may exhibit the following
dissolution profile, when tested in a U.S.P. Type II apparatus (paddles) at
37°C and 50 rpm, in 0.01 N HCI for two hours followed by pH 6.8 buffer
for the
remainder of the test: 1 hour (in 0.01 N HCI): from about 0 to about 10% drug
released; 2 hours (in 0.01 N HCI): from about 0 to about 10% drug released; 1
hour (in pH 6.8): from about 10 to about 35% drug released; 2 hours (in pH
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6.8): from about 20 to about 65% drug released; 4 hours (in pH 6.8): from
about 55 to about 95% drug released; 6 hours (in pH 6.8): from about 90 to
about 100% drug released; and 12 hours (in pH 6.8): about 90% or greater
drug released. In some embodiments, the composition exhibits the following
dissolution profile, when tested in a U.S.P. Type II apparatus (paddles) at
37°C and 50 rpm, in 0.01 N HCI for two hours followed by pH 6.8 buffer
for the
remainder of the test: 1 hour (in 0.01 N HCI): from about 0 to about 5% drug
released; 2 hours (in 0.01 N HCI): from about 0 to about 5% drug released; 1
hour (in pH 6.8): from about 15 to about 30% drug released; 2 hours (in pH
6.8): from about 25 to about 60% drug released; 4 hours (in pH 6.8): from
about 60 to about 90% drug released; 6 hours (in pH 6.8): from about 90 to
about 100% drug released; and 12 hours (in pH 6.8): about 95% or greater
drug released.
[032] The present invention is also directed to pharmaceutical
compositions comprising: a salicylate and/or salicylic acid chosen from 4-
amino salicylic acid, 5-amino salicylic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable
salts
thereof, and pro-drugs thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable
excipient, formulated as a modified-release pharmaceutical composition,
wherein the composition exhibits a drug-release profile that is independent of
surrounding pH.
[033] The composition may exhibit the following dissolution profile,
when tested in a U.S.P. Type II apparatus (paddles) at 37°C and 50 rpm,
in
pH 6.8 buffer for the test: 1 hour: less than or equal to about 10% drug
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released; 2 hours: from about 0 to about 35% drug released; 3 hours: from
about 10 to about 60% drug released; 4 hours: from about 20 to about 60%
drug released; 6 hours: from about 40 to about 80% drug released; and 12
hours: from about 75 to about 100% drug released. In some embodiments,
the composition exhibits the following dissolution profile, when tested in a
U.S.P. Type II apparatus (paddles) at 37°C and 50 rpm, in pH 6.8
buffer for
the test: 1 hour: less than or equal to about 5% drug released; 2 hours: from
about 0 to about 25% drug released; 3 hours: from about 15 to about 30%
drug released; 4 hours: from about 40 to about 50% drug released; 6 hours:
from about 60 to about 75% drug released; and 12 hours: from about 90 to
about 100% drug released.
[034] The modified-release compositions of the invention may
comprise an immediate-release core and a semi-permeable membrane. In
some embodiments, the modified-release compositions of the invention may
comprise a modified-release matrix core and a semi-permeable membrane.
In some embodiments, the salicylate and/or salicylic acid is chosen from 4-
aminosalicylic acid and 5-aminosalicylic acid, or at least one
pharmaceutically
acceptable salt or ester thereof. In some embodiments, the composition
comprises 4-aminosalicylic acid and 5-aminosalicylic acid, or
pharmaceutically acceptable salts or esters thereof. In some embodiments,
the salicylate and/or salicylic acid is chosen from 5,5'-azo-bis salicylic
acid,
4,5'-azo-bis salicylic acid, 4,4'-azo-bis salicylic acid, and pharmaceutically
acceptable salts thereof.
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[035] The invention also includes methods of treating inflammatory
bowel disease comprising administering an effective amount of 4,4'-azo-bis
salicylic acid to a subject in need of such treatment. The method may include
administering 4,4'-azo-bis salicylic acid in a modified-release formulation.
In
some embodiments, the modified-release formulation exhibits a release
profile with delayed-release and extended-release properties.
[036] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of
the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description
of
various embodiments of the invention. It is to be understood that both the
foregoing general description and the following more detailed description are
exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention, as
claimed.
[037] This invention relates to formulations and methods for treating
inflammatory bowel disease. The term "inflammatory bowel disease"
includes, but is not limited to, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Other
diseases contemplated for treatment or prevention by the present invention
include non-ulcerative colitis, and carcinomas, polyps, and/or cysts of the
colon and/or rectum. All of these diseases fall within the scope of the term
"inflammatory bowel disease" as used in this specification, yet the invention
does not require the inclusion of each recited member. Thus, for example,
the invention may be directed to the treatment of Crohn's disease, to the
exclusion of all the other members; or to ulcerative colitis, to the exclusion
of
all the other members; or to any single disease or condition, or combination
of
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diseases or conditions, to the exclusion of any other single disease or
condition, or combination of diseases or conditions.
[038] The inventive formulations and methods provide for the delivery
of effective concentrations of 4-ASA and/or 5-ASA to the desired or affected
area, e.g., the distal small intestine and/or colon, of the intestinal tract.
The
invention includes modified-release formulations of 4-ASA and/or 5-ASA,
including formulations that exhibit delayed- and/or extended-release
characteristics.
[039] In other embodiments, formulations include a "pro-drug" of 4-
ASA and/or 5-ASA. As used herein, the term "pro-drug" means any
compound or composition that yields an active agent at some point following
administration. Thus, for example, a pro-drug of 4-ASA is one that yields 4-
ASA; a pro-drug of 5-ASA, or a 5-ASA pro-drug, is one that yields 5-ASA.
There is no requirement that the pro-drug itself be inactive -- in some
instances the pro-drug can be active, and yet still yield a different active
agent. There is also no requirement that a pro-drug yield only one active
agent -- a pro-drug may yield two or more active agents, and the yielded
agents may be the same or different. Examples of pro-drugs useful in
accordance with this invention include, but are not limited to, sulfasalazine,
which yields 5-ASA in the colon, and olsalazine, which comprises two
molecules of 5-ASA linked by an azo-bond, i.e., 5,5'-azo-bis-salicylic acid,
and yields two molecules of 5-ASA.
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[040] Olsalazine, as discussed above, has the advantage of being
stable in gastric conditions and being minimally absorbed intact from the gut
(2.4%). Olsalazine is rapidly converted to two molecules of 5-ASA in the
colon through the action of colonic bacteria. This is the same mechanism by
which 5-ASA is formed from sulfasalazine in the colon.
[041 ] The modified-release formulations of the current invention are
directed to modifying the release of, for example, olsalazine so that the
cleavage of 5-ASA from olsalazine occurs at a slow and controlled manner.
The advantage of this new approach is that it reduces the rapid and extensive
conversion of olsalazine to 5-ASA by the action of the colonic bacteria and
the
low prevailing redox potential. Whereas DIPENTUM~ (commercially available
form of olsalazine) results in a high local concentration of 5-ASA in the
distal
gut, resulting in systemic absorption of 5-ASA or its acetylated form
(approximately 20%), the modified-release formulations of the current
invention, by regulating the rate at which the pro-drug is made available for
conversion and thereby for formation of the active moiety, overcome these
problems and provide for a safer and more effective form.
[042] In addition to olsalazine, the present invention is also directed to
the use of 4,5'-azo-bis salicylic acid, described in U.S. Patent No.
4,591,584,
which is converted in the distal gut to both 4-ASA and 5-ASA. Also included
within the scope of this invention is 4,4'-azo-bis salicylic acid, which has
not
been described previously as an agent for treating IBD. This form will be
converted exclusively to 4-ASA and can be administered in both un-modified
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and modified-release forms. Modified-release formulations of 5,5' azo-bis,
5,4~ azo-bis, 4,4~ azo-bis, and combinations thereof, are also within the
scope
of this invention. In fact, the inventors expressly contemplate the use of any
pro-drugs that yield 4-ASA and/or 5-ASA.
[043] In this regard, reference is made to U.S. Patent No. 6,602,915,
directed to therapeutic azo-compounds for drug delivery. This patent is
generally directed to polymers of azo-compounds, including polymers of azo-
linked 4-ASA and polymers of azo-linked 5-ASA. The use of such polymers,
and formulations containing them, is within the scope of the present
invention.
[044] Balsalazide is a commercially available pro-drug of 5-ASA that is
cleaved in the colon to release 5-ASA together with a largely unabsorbed and
inert moiety, 4-aminobenzoyl-beta-alanine. U.S. Patent No. 6,458,776
describes a derivative of 5-ASA that, upon reduction of the azo bond in the
colon, releases both 5-ASA and a non-absorbable antibiotic. These pro-drug
compounds are also within the scope of the present invention, and can be
formulated as modified-release formulations according to the invention.
[045] Indeed, the present invention is not limited to any of the
particular azo-bis compounds described herein. The present invention
extends to the use and formulation of any azo-bis compound that yields either
4-ASA and/or 5-ASA. Modified-release formulations of any such azo-bis
compound are specifically contemplated. Thus, as used herein in association
with the present invention, the term "drug" refers to compounds useful in
treating IBD or other diseases according to this invention, including but not
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limited to SASP, 5-ASA, and/or 4-ASA; the term "pro-drug" refers to any
compound that yields such drugs, including but not limited to olsalazine,
balzalazine, and/or any other azo-containing compound that yields such drug
or drugs.
[046] As used herein, the term "modified-release" formulation or
dosage form includes pharmaceutical preparations that achieve a desired
release of the drug from the formulation. A modified-release formulation can
be designed to modify the manner in which the active ingredient is exposed to
the desired target. For example, a modified-release formulation can be
designed to focus the delivery of the active agent entirely in the distal
large
intestine, beginning at the cecum, and continuing through the ascending,
transverse, and descending colon, and ending in the sigmoid colon.
Alternatively, for example, a modified-release composition can be designed to
release to focus the delivery of the drug in the proximal small intestine,
beginning at the duodenum and ending at the ileum. In still other examples,
the modified-release formulations can be designed to begin releasing active
agent in the jejunum and end their release in the transverse colon. The
possibilities and combinations are numerous, and are clearly not limited to
these examples.
[047] The term "modified-release" encompasses "extended-release"
and "delayed-release" formulations, as well as formulations having both
extended-release and delayed-release characteristics. An "extended-release"
formulation can extend the period over which drug is released or targeted to
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the desired site. A "delayed-release" formulation can be designed to delay
the release of the pharmaceutically active compound for a specified period.
Such formulations are referred to herein as "delayed-release" or "delayed-
onset" formulations or dosage forms. Modified-release formulations of the
present invention include those that exhibit both a delayed- and extended-
release, e.g., formulations that only begin releasing after a fixed period of
time
or after a physicochemical change has occurred, for example, then continue
releasing over an extended period.
[048] As used herein, the term "immediate-release formulation," is
meant to describe those formulations in which more than about 50% of active
ingredient is released from the dosage form in less than about 2 hours. Such
formulations are also referred to herein as "conventional formulations."
[049] The formulations of the present invention are intended to include
formulations that are generic to treating all forms of IBD, and thus target
their
contents to both the distal small intestine and the large intestine. Other
formulations within the scope of the invention include those that are more
specifically designed for treating a specific disease. For example, a
formulation for treating ulcerative colitis can be designed to deliver its
contents entirely to the colon.
[050] The formulations of the present invention can exist as multi-unit
or single-unit formulations. The term "multi-unit" as used herein means a
plurality of discrete or aggregated particles, beads, pellets, granules,
tablets,
or mixtures thereof, for example, without regard to their size, shape, or
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morphology. Single-unit formulations include, for example, tablets, caplets,
and pills.
[051 ] The methods and formulations of the present invention are
intended to encompass all possible combinations of components that exhibit
modified-release and immediate-release properties. For example, a
formulation and/or method of the invention can contain components that
exhibit extended-release and immediate-release properties, or both delayed-
release and immediate-release properties, or both extended-release and
delayed-release properties, or a combination of all three properties. For
example, a multiparticulate formulation including both immediate-release and
extended-release components can be combined in a capsule, which is then
coated with an enteric coat to provide a delayed-release effect. Or, for
example, a delayed- and extended-release caplet may comprise a plurality of
discrete extended-release particles held together with a binder in the caplet,
which is coated with an enteric coating to create a delay in dissolution.
[052] The modifications in the rates of release, such as to create a
delay or extension in release, can be achieved in any number of ways.
Mechanisms can be dependent or independent of local pH in the intestine,
and can also rely on local enzymatic activity to achieve the desired effect.
Examples of modified-release formulations are known in the art and are
described, for example, in U.S. Patent Nos.: 3,845,770; 3,916,899; 3,536,809;
3, 598,123; 4, 008, 719; 5, 674, 533; 5, 059, 595; 5, 591, 767; 5,120, 548;
5, 073, 543; 5, 639, 476; 5, 354, 556; an d 5, 733, 566.
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[053] A number of modified dosage forms suitable for use are
described below. A more detailed discussion of such forms can also be found
in, for example The Handbook of Pharmaceutical Controlled Release
Technology, D. L. Wise (ed.), Marcel Decker, Inc., New York (2000); and also
in Treatise on Controlled Drug Delivery: Fundamentals, Optimization, and
Applications, A. Kydonieus (ed.), Marcel Decker, Inc., New York, (1992), the
relevant contents of each of which are hereby incorporated by reference for
this purpose. Examples of modified-release formulations include but are not
limited to, membrane-modified, matrix, osmotic, and ion-exchange systems.
All of these can be in the form of single-unit or multi-unit dosage forms, as
alluded to above.
[054] With membrane-modified extended-release dosage forms, a
semi-permeable membrane can surround the formulation containing the
active substance of interest. Semi-permeable membranes include those that
are permeable to a greater or lesser extent to both water and solute. This
membrane can include water-insoluble and/or water-soluble polymers, and
can exhibit pH-dependent and/or pH-independent solubility characteristics.
Polymers of these types are described in detail below. Generally, the
characteristics of the polymeric membrane, which may be determined by, e.g.,
the composition of the membrane, will determine the nature of release from
the dosage form.
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[055] Matrix-Based Dosa4e Forms
[056] Matrix-type systems comprise an active substance of interest,
mixed with either water-soluble, e.g., hydrophilic polymers, or water-
insoluble,
e.g., hydrophobic polymers. Generally, the properties of the polymer used in
a modified-release dosage form will affect the mechanism of release. For
example, the release of the active ingredient from a dosage form containing a
hydrophilic polymer can proceed via both surface diffusion and/or erosion.
Mechanisms of release from pharmaceutical systems are well known to those
skilled in the art. Matrix-type systems can also be monolithic or multiunit,
and
can be coated with water-soluble and/or water-insoluble polymeric
membranes, examples which are described above.
[057] Matrix formulations of the present invention can be prepared by
using, for example, direct compression or wet granulation. A functional
coating, as noted above, can then be applied in accordance with the
invention. Additionally, a barrier or sealant coat can be applied over a
matrix
tablet core prior to application of a functional coating. The barrier or
sealant
coat can serve the purpose of separating an active ingredient from a
functional coating, which can interact with the active ingredient, or it can
prevent moisture from contacting the active ingredient. Details of barriers
and
sealants are provided below.
[058] In a matrix-based dosage form in accordance with the present
invention, the drug and/or pro-drug and optional pharmaceutically acceptable
excipient(s) are dispersed within a polymeric matrix, which typically
comprises
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one or more water-soluble polymers and/or one or more water-insoluble
polymers. The drug can be released from the dosage form by diffusion and/or
erosion. Wise and Kydonieus describe such matrix systems in detail.
[059] Suitable water-soluble polymers include, but are not limited to,
polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, methylcellulose,
hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, or polyethylene glycol,
and/or mixtures thereof.
[060] Suitable water-insoluble polymers also include, but are not
limited to, ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate, cellulose propionate, cellulose
acetate propionate, cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose acetate phthalate,
cellulose triacetate, poly (methyl methacrylate), poly (ethyl methacrylate),
poly
(butyl methacrylate), poly (isobutyl methacrylate), and poly (hexyl
methacrylate), poly (isodecyl methacrylate), poly (lauryl methacrylate), poly
(phenyl methacrylate), poly (methyl acrylate), poly (isopropyl acrylate), poly
(isobutyl acrylate), poly (octadecyl acrylate), poly (ethylene), poly
(ethylene)
low density, poly (ethylene) high density, poly (ethylene oxide), poly
(ethylene
terephthalate), poly (vinyl isobutyl ether), poly (vinyl acetate), poly (vinyl
chloride) or polyurethane, and/or mixtures thereof.
[061 ] Suitable pharmaceutically acceptable excipients include, but are
not limited to, carriers, such as sodium citrate and dicalcium phosphate;
fillers
or extenders, such as stearates, silicas, gypsum, starches, lactose, sucrose,
glucose, mannitol, talc, and silicic acid; binders, such as hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose, hydroxymethyl-cellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinyl
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pyrrolidone, sucrose, and acacia; humectants, such as glycerol; disintegrating
agents, such as agar, calcium carbonate, potato and tapioca starch, alginic
acid, certain silicates, EXPLOTABT"", crospovidone, and sodium carbonate;
solution retarding agents, such as paraffin; absorption accelerators, such as
quaternary ammonium compounds; wetting agents, such as cetyl alcohol and
glycerol monostearate; absorbents, such as kaolin and bentonite clay;
lubricants, such as talc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solid
polyethylene glycols, and sodium lauryl sulfate; stabilizers, such as fumaric
acid; coloring agents; buffering agents; dispersing agents; preservatives;
organic acids; and organic bases. The aforementioned excipients are given
as examples only and are not meant to include all possible choices.
Additionally, many excipients can have more than one role or function, or can
be classified in more than one group; the classifications are descriptive
only,
and are not intended to limit any use of a particular excipient.
[062] In one example, a matrix-based dosage form can comprise the
drug or pro-drug, a filler, such as starch, lactose, or microcrystalline
cellulose
(AVICELT""); a binder/controlled-release polymer, such as hydroxypropyl
methylcellulose or polyvinyl pyrrolidone; a disintegrant, such as
EXPLOTABT"", crospovidone, or starch; a lubricant, such as magnesium
stearate or stearic acid; a surfactant, such as sodium lauryl sulfate or
polysorbates; and a glidant, such as colloidal silicon dioxide (AEROSILT"") or
talc.
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[063] The amounts and types of polymers, and the ratio of water-
soluble polymers to water-insoluble polymers in the inventive formulations are
generally selected to achieve a desired release profile of the drug or pro-
drug,
as described below. For example, by increasing the amount of water
insoluble-polymer relative to the amount of water soluble-polymer, the release
of the drug can be delayed or slowed. This is due, in part, to an increased
impermeability of the polymeric matrix, and, in some cases, to a decreased
rate of erosion during transit through the gastrointestinal tract.
[064] Of course, matrix-based dosage forms may be coated with a
diffusion-control membrane, such as a semi-permeable or selectively
permeable membrane. Indeed, many of the formulation components
described herein can be used in combination: instant release cores with
diffusion-controlled membranes or matrix cores with diffusion-controlled
membranes, for example.
[065] Osmotic Pump Dosage Forms
[066] In another embodiment, the modified-release formulations of the
present invention are provided as osmotic pump dosage forms. In an osmotic
pump dosage form, a core containing drug or pro-drug and optionally one or
more osmotic excipients is typically encased by a selectively permeable
membrane having at least one orifice. The selectively permeable membrane
is generally permeable to water, but impermeable to the drug. When the
system is exposed to body fluids, water penetrates through the selectively
permeable membrane into the core containing the drug and optional osmotic
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excipients. The osmotic pressure increases within the dosage form.
Consequently, the drug is released through the orifices) in an attempt to
equalize the osmotic pressure across the selectively permeable membrane.
[067] In more complex pumps, the dosage form can contain two
internal compartments in the core. The first compartment contains the drug
and the second compartment can contain a polymer, which swells on contact
with aqueous fluid. After ingestion, this polymer swells into the drug-
containing compartment, diminishing the volume occupied by the drug,
thereby forcing the drug from the device at a controlled rate over an extended
period of time. Such dosage forms are often used when a zero order release
profile is desired.
[068] Osmotic pumps are well known in the art. For example, U.S.
Pat. Nos. 4,088,864, 4,200,098, and 5,573,776, each of which is hereby
incorporated by reference for this purpose, describe osmotic pumps and
methods of their manufacture. Osmotic pumps of the present invention can
be formed by compressing a tablet of an osmotically active drug, or an
osmotically inactive drug in combination with an osmotically active agent, and
then coating the tablet with a selectively permeable membrane which is
permeable to an exterior aqueous-based fluid but impermeable to the drug
and/or osmotic agent.
[069] One or more delivery orifices can be drilled through the
selectively permeable membrane wall. Alternatively, one or more orifices in
the wall can be formed by incorporating teachable pore-forming materials in
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the wall. In operation, the exterior aqueous-based fluid is imbibed through
the
selectively permeable membrane wall and contacts the drug to form a solution
or suspension of the drug. The drug solution or suspension is then pumped
out through the orifice, as fresh fluid is imbibed through the selectively
permeable membrane.
[070) Typical materials for the selectively permeable membrane
include selectively permeable polymers known in the art to be useful in
osmosis and reverse osmosis membranes, such as cellulose acylate,
cellulose diacylate, cellulose triacylate, cellulose acetate, cellulose
diacetate,
cellulose triacetate, agar acetate, amylose triacetate, beta glucan acetate,
acetaldehyde dimethyl acetate, cellulose acetate ethyl carbamate,
polyamides, polyurethanes, sulfonated polystyrenes, cellulose acetate
phthalate, cellulose acetate methyl carbamate, cellulose acetate succinate,
cellulose acetate dimethyl aminoacetate, cellulose acetate ethyl carbamate,
cellulose acetate chloracetate, cellulose dipalmitate, cellulose dioctanoate,
cellulose dicaprylate, cellulose dipentanate, cellulose acetate valerate,
cellulose acetate succinate, cellulose propionate succinate, methyl cellulose,
cellulose acetate p-toluene sulfonate, cellulose acetate butyrate, lightly
cross-
linked polystyrene derivatives, cross-linked poly(sodium styrene sulfonate),
poly(vinylbenzyltrimethyl ammonium chloride), cellulose acetate, cellulose
diacetate, cellulose triacetate, and/or mixtures thereof.
[071 ] The osmotic agents that can be used in the pump are typically
soluble in the fluid that enters the device following administration,
resulting in
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an osmotic pressure gradient across the selectively permeable wall against
the exterior fluid. Suitable osmotic agents include, but are not limited to,
magnesium sulfate, calcium sulfate, magnesium chloride, sodium chloride,
lithium chloride, potassium sulfate, sodium carbonate, sodium sulfite, lithium
sulfate, potassium chloride, sodium sulfate, v-mannitol, urea, sorbitol,
inositol,
raffinose, sucrose, glucose, hydrophilic polymers such as cellulose polymers,
and/or mixtures thereof.
[072] As discussed above, the osmotic pump dosage form can contain
a second compartment containing a swellable polymer. Suitable swellable
polymers typically interact with water and/or aqueous biological fluids, which
causes them to swell or expand to an equilibrium state. Acceptable polymers
exhibit the ability to swell in water and/or aqueous biological fluids,
retaining a
significant portion of such imbibed fluids within their polymeric structure,
so as
to increase the hydrostatic pressure within the dosage form. The polymers
can swell or expand to a very high degree, usually exhibiting a 2- to 50-fold
volume increase. The polymers can be non-cross-linked or cross-linked. In
one embodiment, the swellable polymers are hydrophilic polymers.
[073] Suitable polymers include, but are not limited to, poly (hydroxy
alkyl methacrylate) having a molecular weight of from 30,000 to 5,000,000;
kappa-carrageenan; polyvinylpyrrolidone having a molecular weight of from
10,000 to 360,000; anionic and cationic hydrogels; polyelectrolyte complexes;
poly (vinyl alcohol) having low amounts of acetate, cross-linked with glyoxal,
formaldehyde, or glutaraldehyde, and having a degree of polymerization from
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200 to 30,000; a mixture including methyl cellulose, cross-linked agar and
carboxymethyl cellulose; a water-insoluble, water-swellable copolymer
produced by forming a dispersion of finely divided malefic anhydride with
styrene, ethylene, propylene, butylene or isobutylene; water-swellable
polymers of N-vinyl lactams; and/or mixtures of any of the foregoing.
[074] The term "orifice" as used herein comprises means and
methods suitable for releasing the drug from the dosage form. The
expression includes one or more apertures or orifices that have been bored
through the selectively permeable membrane by mechanical procedures.
Alternatively, an orifice can be formed by incorporating an erodible element,
such as a gelatin plug, in the selectively permeable membrane. In such
cases, the pores of the selectively permeable membrane form a
"passageway" for the passage of the drug. Such "passageway" formulations
are described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,845,770 and 3,916,899, the
relevant disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference for this
purpose.
[075] The osmotic pumps useful in accordance with this invention can
be manufactured by known techniques. For example, the drug and other
ingredients can be milled together and pressed into a solid having the desired
dimensions (e.g., corresponding to the first compartment). The swellable
polymer is then formed, placed in contact with the drug, and both are
surrounded with the selectively permeable agent. If desired, the drug
component and polymer component can be pressed together before applying
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the selectively permeable membrane. The selectively permeable membrane
can be applied by any suitable method, for example, by molding, spraying, or
dipping.
[076] Membrane-Modified Dosage Forms
[077] The modified-release formulations of the present invention can
also be provided as membrane modified formulations. Membrane-modified
formulations of the present invention can be made by preparing a rapid
release core, which can be a monolithic (e.g., tablet) or multi-unit (e.g.,
pellet)
type, and coating the core with a membrane. The membrane-modified core
can then be further coated with a functional coating. In between the
membrane-modified core and functional coating, a barrier or sealant can be
applied. Details of membrane-modified dosage forms are provided below.
[078] For example, the drug or pro-drug can be provided in a
multiparticulate membrane-modified formulation. The drug or pro-drug can be
formed into an active core by applying the compound to a nonpareil seed
having an average diameter in the range of about 0.4 to about 1.1 mm, or
about 0.85 to about 1 mm. The drug or pro-drug can be applied with or
without additional excipients onto the inert cores, and can be sprayed from
solution or suspension using a fluidized bed coater (e.g., Wurster coating) or
pan coating system. Alternatively, the drug or pro-drug can be applied as a
powder onto the inert cores using a binder to bind the drug or pro-drug onto
the cores. Active cores can also be formed by extrusion of the core with
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suitable plasticizers (described below) and any other processing aids as
necessary.
[079] The modified-release formulations of the present invention
comprise at least one polymeric material, which can be applied as a
membrane coating to the drug-containing cores. Suitable water-soluble
polymers include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl alcohol,
polyvinylpyrrolidone,
methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, or
polyethylene glycol, and/or mixtures thereof.
[080] Suitable water-insoluble polymers include, but are not limited to,
ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate, cellulose propionate, cellulose acetate
propionate, cellulose acetate butyrate, cellulose acetate phthalate, cellulose
triacetate, poly (methyl methacrylate), poly (ethyl methacrylate), poly (butyl
methacrylate), poly (isobutyl methacrylate), and poly (hexyl methacrylate),
poly (isodecyl methacrylate), poly (lauryl methacrylate), poly (phenyl
methacrylate), poly (methyl acrylate), poly (isopropyl acrylate), poly
(isobutyl
acrylate), poly (octadecyl acrylate), poly (ethylene), poly (ethylene) low
density, poly (ethylene) high density, poly (ethylene oxide), poly (ethylene
terephthalate), poly (vinyl isobutyl ether), poly (vinyl acetate), poly (vinyl
chloride), or polyurethane, and/or mixtures thereof.
[081 ] EUDRAGITT"" polymers (available from Rohm Pharma) are
polymeric lacquer substances based on acrylates and/or methacrylates. A
suitable polymer that is freely permeable to the active ingredient and water
is
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ingredient and water is EUDRAGITT"" RS. Other suitable polymers which are
slightly permeable to the active ingredient and water, and exhibit a pH-
dependent permeability include, but are not limited to, EUDRAGITT"" L,
EUDRAGITT"" S, and EUDRAGITT"' E.
[082] EUDRAGITT"" RL and RS are acrylic resins comprising
copolymers of acrylic and methacrylic acid esters with a low content of
quaternary ammonium groups. The ammonium groups are present as salts
and give rise to the permeability of the lacquer films. EUDRAGITT"" RL and
RS are freely permeable (RL) and slightly permeable (RS), respectively,
independent of pH. The polymers swell in water and digestive juices, in a pH-
independent manner. In the swollen state, they are permeable to water and
to dissolved active compounds.
[083] EUDRAGITT"" L is an anionic polymer synthesized from
methacrylic acid and methacrylic acid methyl ester. It is insoluble in acids
and
pure water. It becomes soluble in neutral to weakly alkaline conditions. The
permeability of EUDRAGITT"" L is pH dependent. Above pH 5.0, the polymer
becomes increasingly permeable.
[084] In one embodiment comprising a membrane-modified dosage
form, the polymeric material comprises methacrylic acid co-polymers,
ammonio methacrylate co-polymers, or a mixture thereof. Methacrylic acid
co-polymers such as EUDRAGITT"" S and EUDRAGITT"" L (Rohm Pharma)
are particularly suitable for use in the modified-release formulations of the
present invention. These polymers are gastroresistant and enterosoluble
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polymers. Their polymer films are insoluble in pure water and diluted acids.
They dissolve at higher pHs, depending on their content of carboxylic acid.
EUDRAGITT"" S and EUDRAGITT"" L can be used as single components in
the polymer coating or in combination in any ratio. By using a combination of
the polymers, the polymeric material can exhibit a solubility at a pH between
the pHs at which EUDRAGITT"" L and EUDRAGITT"" S are separately soluble.
[085] The membrane coating can comprise a polymeric material
comprising a major proportion (i.e., greater than 50% of the total polymeric
content) of one or more pharmaceutically acceptable water-soluble polymers,
and optionally a minor proportion (i.e., less than 50% of the total polymeric
content) of one or more pharmaceutically acceptable water-insoluble
polymers. Alternatively, the membrane coating can comprise a polymeric
material comprising a major proportion (i.e., greater than 50% of the total
polymeric content) of one or more pharmaceutically acceptable water-
insoluble polymers, and optionally a minor proportion (i.e., less than 50% of
the total polymeric content) of one or more pharmaceutically acceptable
water-soluble polymers.
[086j Ammonio methacrylate co-polymers such as Eudragit RS and
Eudragit RL (Rohm Pharma) are suitable for use in the modified-release
formulations of the present invention. These polymers are insoluble in pure
water, dilute acids, buffer solutions, or digestive fluids over the entire
physiological pH range. The polymers swell in water and digestive fluids
independently of pH. In the swollen state they are then permeable to water
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and dissolved actives. The permeability of the polymers depends on the ratio
of ethylacrylate (EA), methyl methacrylate (MMA), and trimethylammonioethyl
methacrylate chloride (TAMCI) groups in the polymer. Those polymers having
EA:MMA:TAMCI ratios of 1:2:0.2 (Eudragit RL) are more permeable than
those with ratios of 1:2:0.1 (Eudragit RS). Polymers of Eudragit RL are
insoluble polymers of high permeability. Polymers of Eudragit RS are
insoluble films of low permeability.
(087] The ammonio methacrylate co-polymers can be combined in
any desired ratio. For example, a ratio of Eudragit RS:Eudragit RL (90:10)
can be used. The ratios can furthermore be adjusted to provide a delay in
release of the drug or pro-drug. For example, the ratio of Eudragit
RS:Eudragit RL can be about 100:0 to about 80:20, about 100:0 to about
90:10, or any ratio in between. In such formulations, the less permeable
polymer Eudragit RS would generally comprise the majority of the polymeric
material.
[088] The ammonio methacrylate co-polymers can be combined with
the methacrylic acid co-polymers within the polymeric material in order to
achieve the desired delay in release of the drug or pro-drug. Ratios of
ammonio methacrylate co-polymer (e.g., Eudragit RS) to methacrylic acid co-
polymer in the range of about 99:1 to about 20:80 can be used. The two
types of polymers can also be combined into the same polymeric material, or
provided as separate coats that are applied to the core.
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[089] In addition to the Eudragit polymers described above, a number
of other such copolymers can be used to control drug release. These include
methacrylate ester co-polymers (e.g., Eudragit NE 30D). Further information
on the Eudragit polymers can be found in "Chemistry and Application
Properties of Polymethacrylate Coating Systems," in Aqueous Polymeric
Coatings for Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms (ed. James McGinity, Marcel
Dekker Inc., New York, pg 109-114).
[090] The coating membrane can further comprise one or more
soluble excipients so as to increase the permeability of the polymeric
material.
Suitably, the soluble excipient is selected from among a soluble polymer, a
surfactant, an alkali metal salt, an organic acid, a sugar, and a sugar
alcohol.
Such soluble excipients include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl
pyrrolidone,
polyethylene glycol, sodium chloride, surtactants such as sodium lauryl
sulfate
and polysorbates, organic acids such as acetic acid, adipic acid, citric acid,
fumaric acid, glutaric acid, malic acid, succinic acid, and tartaric acid,
sugars
such as dextrose, fructose, glucose, lactose and sucrose, sugar alcohols such
as lactitol, maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol and xylitol, xanthan gum, dextrins,
and
maltodextrins. In some embodiments, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, mannitol, and/or
polyethylene glycol can be used as soluble excipients. The soluble
excipient(s) can be used in an amount of from about 0.5% to about 80% by
weight, based on the total dry weight of the polymer.
[091 ] In another embodiment, the polymeric material comprises one or
more water-insoluble polymers, which are also insoluble in gastrointestinal
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fluids, and one or more water-soluble pore-forming compounds. For example,
the water-insoluble polymer can comprise a terpolymer of polyvinylchloride,
polyvinylacetate, and/or polyvinylalcohol. Suitable water-soluble pore-forming
compounds include, but are not limited to, saccharose, sodium chloride,
potassium chloride, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and/or polyethyleneglycol. The
pore-forming compounds can be uniformly or randomly distributed throughout
the water-insoluble polymer. Typically, the pore-forming compounds
comprise about 1 part to about 35 parts for each about 1 to about 10 parts of
the water-insoluble polymers.
[092] When such dosage forms come in to contact with the dissolution
media (e.g., intestinal fluids), the pore-forming compounds within the
polymeric material dissolve to produce a porous structure through which the
drug diffuses. Such formulations are described in more detail in U.S. Patent
No. 4,557,925, which relevant part is incorporated herein by reference for
this
purpose. The porous membrane can also be coated with an enteric coating,
as described herein, to inhibit release in the stomach.
[093] For example, a pore forming modified release dosage form can
comprise drug or pro-drug; a filler, such as starch, lactose, or
microcrystalline
cellulose (AVICELT""); a binder/modified release polymer, such as
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or polyvinyl pyrrolidone; a disintegrant, such
as, EXPLOTABT"", crospovidone, or starch; a lubricant, such as magnesium
stearate or stearic acid; a surfactant, such as sodium lauryl sulfate or
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polysorbates; and a glidant, such as colloidal silicon dioxide (AEROSILT"") or
talc.
[094] The polymeric material can also include one or more auxiliary
agents such as fillers, plasticizers, and/or anti-foaming agents.
Representative fillers include talc, fumed silica, glyceryl monostearate,
magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, kaolin, colloidal silica, gypsum,
micronized silica, and magnesium trisilicate. The quantity of filler used
typically ranges from about 0.5% to about 300% by weight, and can range
from about 0.5% to about 100%, based on the total dry weight of the polymer.
In one embodiment, talc is the filler.
[095] The coating membranes, and functional coatings as well, can
also include a material that improves the processing of the polymers. Such
materials are generally referred to as plasticizers and include, for example,
adipates, azelates, benzoates, citrates, isoebucates, phthalates, sebacates,
stearates and glycols. Representative plasticizers include acetylated
monoglycerides, butyl phthalyl butyl glycolate, dibutyl tartrate, diethyl
phthalate, dimethyl phthalate, ethyl phthalyl ethyl glycolate, glycerin,
ethylene
glycol, propylene glycol, triacetin citrate, triacetin, tripropinoin,
diacetin, dibutyl
phthalate, acetyl monoglyceride, polyethylene glycols, castor oil, triethyl
citrate, polyhydric alcohols, acetate esters, gylcerol triacetate, acetyl
triethyl
citrate, dibenzyl phthalate, dihexyl phthalate, butyl octyl phthalate,
diisononyl
phthalate, butyl octyl phthalate, dioctyl azelate, epoxidised tallate,
triisoctyl
trimellitate, diethylhexyl phthalate, di-n-octyl phthalate, di-i-octyl
phthalate, di-
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i-decyl phthalate, di-n-undecyl phthalate, di-n-tridecyl phthalate, tri-2-
ethylhexyl trimellitate, di-2-ethylhexyl adipate, di-2-ethylhexyl sebacate, di-
2-
ethylhexyl azelate, dibutyl sebacate, glyceryl monocaprylate, and glyceryl
monocaprate. In one embodiment, the plasticizer is dibutyl sebacate. The
amount of plasticizer used in the polymeric material typically ranges from
about 0.5% to about 50%, for example, about 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, or
50%, based on the weight of the dry polymer.
[096] Anti-foaming agents can also be included. In one embodiment,
the anti-foaming agent is simethicone. The amount of anti-foaming agent
used typically comprises from about 0% to about 0.5% of the final formulation.
[097] The amount of polymer to be used in the membrane modified
formulations is typically adjusted to achieve the desired drug delivery
properties, including the amount of drug to be delivered, the rate and
location
of drug delivery, the time delay of drug release, and the size of the
multiparticulates in the formulation. The amount of polymer applied typically
provides an about 0.5% to about 100% weight gain to the cores. In one
embodiment, the weight gain from the polymeric material ranges from about
2% to about 70%.
[098] The combination of all solid components of the polymeric
material, including co-polymers, fillers, plasticizers, and optional
excipients
and processing aids, typically provides an about 0.5% to about 450% weight
gain on the cores. In one embodiment, the weight gain is about 2% to about
160%.
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[099] The polymeric material can be applied by any known method,
for example, by spraying using a fluidized bed coater (e.g., Wurster coating)
or pan coating system. Coated cores are typically dried or cured after
application of the polymeric material. Curing means that the multiparticulates
are held at a controlled temperature for a time sufficient to provide stable
release rates. Curing can be performed, for example, in an oven or in a fluid
bed drier. Curing can be carried out at any temperature above room
temperature.
[01 OOJ A sealant or barrier can also be applied to the polymeric coating.
A sealant or barrier layer can also be applied to the core prior to applying
the
polymeric material. A sealant or barrier layer is not intended to modify the
release of drug or pro-drug. Suitable sealants or barriers are permeable or
soluble agents such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl
cellulose, hydroxypropyl ethylcellulose, and xanthan gum.
[0101 ] Other agents can be added to improve the processability of the
sealant or barrier layer. Such agents include talc, colloidal silica,
polyvinyl
alcohol, titanium dioxide, micronized silica, fumed silica, glycerol
monostearate, magnesium trisilicate and magnesium stearate, or a mixture
thereof. The sealant or barrier layer can be applied from solution (e.g.,
aqueous) or suspension using any known means, such as a fluidized bed
coater (e.g., Wurster coating) or pan coating system. Suitable sealants or
barriers include, for example, OPADRY WHITE Y-1-7000 and OPADRY
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OY/B/28920 WHITE, each of which is available from Colorcon Limited,
England.
[0102] The invention also provides an oral dosage form containing a
multiparticulate drug or pro-drug formulation as hereinabove defined, in the
form of caplets, capsules, particles for suspension prior to dosing, sachets,
or
tablets. When the dosage form is in the form of tablets, the tablets can be
disintegrating tablets, fast dissolving tablets, effervescent tablets, fast
melt
tablets, and/or mini-tablets. The dosage form can be of any shape suitable for
oral administration of a drug, such as spheroidal, cube-shaped, oval, or
ellipsoidal. The dosage forms can be prepared from the multiparticulates in
any known manner and can include additional pharmaceutically acceptable
excipients.
[0103] All of the particular embodiments described above, including but
not limited to, matrix-based, osmotic pump-based, soft gelatin capsules,
and/or membrane-modified forms, which can further take the form of
monolithic and/or multi-unit dosage forms, can have a functional coating.
Such coatings generally serve the purpose of delaying the release of the drug
for a predetermined period. For example, such coatings can allow the dosage
form to pass through the stomach without being subjected to stomach acid or
digestive juices. Thus, such coatings can dissolve or erode upon reaching a
desired point in the gastrointestinal tract, such as the upper intestine.
[0104] Such functional coatings can exhibit pH-dependent or pH
independent solubility profiles. Those with pH-independent profiles generally
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erode or dissolve away after a predetermined period, and the period is
generally directly proportional to the thickness of the coating. Those with pH-
dependent profiles, on the other hand, can maintain their integrity while in
the
acid pH of the stomach, but quickly erode or dissolve upon entering the more
basic upper intestine.
[0105] Thus, a matrix-based, osmotic pump-based, or membrane-
modified formulation can be further coated with a functional coating that
delays the release of the drug. For example, a membrane-modified
formulation can be coated with an enteric coating that delays the exposure of
the membrane-modified formulation until the upper intestine is reached. Upon
leaving the acidic stomach and entering the more basic intestine, the enteric
coating dissolves. The membrane-modified formulation then is exposed to
gastrointestinal fluid, and releases drug or pro-drug over an extended period,
in accordance with the invention. Examples of functional coatings such as
these are known in the art.
[0106] The thickness of the polymer in the formulations, the amounts
and types of polymers, and the ratio of water-soluble polymers to water-
insoluble polymers in the modified-release formulations are generally selected
to achieve a desired release profile of drug or pro-drug. For example, by
increasing the amount of water-insoluble-polymer relative to the water-soluble
polymer, the release of the drug can be delayed or slowed.
[0107] Immediate-release formulations according to the present
invention, when measured by a U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) Type 1 Apparatus
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(baskets) or U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) Type 2 Apparatus (paddles) at 37°C
and 50 rpm or higher in phosphate buffer at pH 6.8 or higher for the
measuring period, can exhibit the following dissolution profile: about 45% or
more is released in about 1 hour or less, about 80% or more is released in
about 2 hours or less, and about 100% or more is released in about 3 hours
or less.
[0108] The present inventive methods and formulations also provide
pH-independent modified-release formulations comprising drug or pro-drug, or
a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, that when measured by a U.S.
Pharmacopoeia (USP) Type 1 Apparatus (baskets) or U.S. Pharmacopoeia
(USP) Type 2 Apparatus (paddles) at 37°C and 50 rpm or higher in
phosphate
buffer at pH 6.8 or higher for the measuring period, release less than or
equal
to about 30%, less than about 20%, or less than about 10% of the drug or pro-
drug, in vitro in less than about 1 hours; release less than or equal to about
60%, less than about 50%, or less than about 40%, in about 4 or more hours;
and release greater than or equal to about 70%, greater than about 80%, or
greater than about 90% in about 12 or more hours.
[0109] More particularly, pH-independent modified-release formulations
according to the present invention can exhibit dissolution profiles, when
measured by a U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) Type 1 Apparatus (baskets) or
U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) Type 2 Apparatus (paddles) at 37°C and 50
rpm
or higher in phosphate buffer at pH 6.8 or higher for the measuring period,
falling within the following windows: 1 hour: less than or equal to about 20%;
2
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hours: from about 0 to about 35%; 3 hours: from about 10 to about 60%; 4
hours: from about 20 to about 60%; 6 hours: from about 40 to about 80%; and
12 hours: greater than or equal to about 75%. In other embodiments, the
dissolution profiles can fall within the following windows: 1 hour: less than
or
equal to about 5%; 2 hours: from about 0 to about 25%; 3 hours: from about
15 to about 30%; 4 hours: from about 40 to about 50%; 6 hours: from about
60 to about 75%; and 12 hours: greater than or equal to about 90%. Note that
formulations of this invention may fall within one or more of these
dissolution
windows.
[0110] Formulations, which can be pH-dependent modified-release
formulations, according to the present invention, when measured by a U.S.
Pharmacopoeia (USP) Type 1 Apparatus (baskets) or U.S. Pharmacopoeia
(USP) Type 2 Apparatus (paddles) at 37°C and 50 rpm or higher in 0.01
to
0.1 N HCI for two hours, followed by phosphate buffer at pH 6.8 or higher for
the remaining measuring period, can exhibit dissolution profiles falling
within
one or more of these dissolution windows: 1 hour (in acid), about 0 to about
10% released; 2 hours (in acid), about 0 to about 10% released; 1 hour (in
buffer), about 10 to about 35% released; 2 hours (in buffer), about 20 to
about
65% released; 4 hours (in buffer), about 55 to about 95% released; 6 hours (in
buffer), greater than or equal to about 90% released; and 12 hours (in
buffer),
about 90% or greater released. In other embodiments, the inventive
formulations can exhibit dissolution profiles falling within one or more of
these
dissolution windows: 1 hour (in acid), about 0 to about 5% released; 2 hours
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(in acid), about 0 to about 5% released; 1 hour (in buffer), about 15 to about
30% released; 2 hours (in buffer), about 25 to about 60% released; 4 hours (in
buffer), about 60 to about 90% released; 6 hours (in buffer), greater than or
equal to about 90% released; and 12 hours (in buffer), about 95% or greater
released. Again, it should be noted that formulations of this invention may
fall
within one or more of these dissolution windows.
[0111 ] The present invention overcomes the deficiencies and problems
in the prior art by providing new and effective formulations and methods for
reducing, preventing, and/or managing inflammatory bowel disease, and
symptoms thereof. The methods for reducing, preventing, and/or managing
inflammatory bowel disease involve administering an effective amount of a
drug or pro-drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject
in
need of such reduction, prevention, and/or management. The inflammatory
bowel disease can be associated with one or more intestinal conditions.
Thus, the present invention can also be used to directly or indirectly reduce,
prevent, and/or manage such intestinal conditions by the use of these drugs
or pro-Bugs. Examples of intestinal conditions that can be treated, prevented,
and/or managed according to the present invention include, but are not limited
to, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, granulomatous
enteritis, Crohn's disease, infectious diseases of the small and large
intestine,
pyloric spasm, abdominal cramps, functional gastrointestinal disorders, mild
dysenteries, diverticulitis, acute enterocolitis, neurogenic bowel disorders,
including the splenic flexure syndrome and neurogenic colon, spastic colitis,
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cysts, polyps, and carcinoma, and/or symptoms of any of the foregoing.
Those of ordinary skill in the art will be familiar with other types of
intestinal
conditions that produce inflammatory bowel disease, which can benefit from
the present invention.
[0112] As used herein, the term "pharmaceutically acceptable salt"
includes salts that are physiologically tolerated by a subject. Such salts can
be prepared from an inorganic and/or organic acid. Examples of suitable
inorganic acids include, but are not limited to, hydrochloric, hydrobromic,
hydroiodic, nitric, sulfuric, and phosphoric acid. Organic acids can be
aliphatic, aromatic, carboxylic, and/or sulfonic acids. Suitable organic acids
include, but are not limited to, formic, acetic, propionic, succinic,
camphorsulfonic, citric, fumaric, gluconic, lactic, malic, mucic, tartaric,
para-
toluenesulfonic, glycolic, glucuronic, malefic, furoic, glutamic, benzoic,
anthranilic, salicylic, phenylacetic, mandelic, pamoic, methanesulfonic,
ethanesulfonic, pantothenic, benzenesulfonic (besylate), stearic, sulfanilic,
alginic, galacturonic, and the like.
[0113] In accordance with the invention, the drug or pro-drug, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is formulated and/or dosed in a
manner that maximizes its therapeutic effects, while minimizing at least one
systemic side effect.
[0114] The present invention also provides methods and formulations
for treating inflammatory bowel disease, comprising administering to said
subject an effective amount of the drug or pro-drug, or a pharmaceutically
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acceptable salt thereof, in combination with at least one additional
pharmaceutically active compound. Examples of other pharmaceutically
active compounds that can be used in combination with the drug or pro-drug
include, but are not limited to, steroids (for example, budesonide and other
corticosteroids, and adrenal steroids such as prednisone and hydrocortisone),
cytokines such as interleukin-10, antibiotics, immunomodulating agents such
as azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine, methotrexate, cyclosporine, and anti-
tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents such as soluble TNF receptor and
antibodies raised to TNF, and also antinflammatory agents such as zinc.
[0115] The drug or pro-drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof, can be administered with one or more of such pharmaceutically active
compounds. Combinations can be administered such that drug or pro-drug,
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and the at least one other
pharmaceutically active compound are contained in the same dosage form.
Alternatively, the combinations can be administered such that drug or pro-
drug and the at least one additional pharmaceutically active compound are
contained in separate dosage forms and are administered concomitantly or
sequentially.
[0116] The drug or pro-drug used in accordance with the present
invention can be obtained by any method. Examples of such methods are
described in, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 4,591,584, 4,559,330, and
6,602,915, each of which is incorporated herein by reference for this purpose.
Modifications of the protocols described in these patents, as well as other
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routes of synthesis, are well known to those of ordinary skill in the art and
can
be employed in accordance with the present invention.
[0117] The pharmaceutically acceptable formulations described herein
can be provided in the form of a pharmaceutical formulation for use according
to the present invention. Such formulations optionally include one or more
pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. Examples of suitable excipients are
known to those of skill in the art and are described, for example, in the
Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients (Kibbe (ed.), 3~d Edition (2000),
American Pharmaceutical Association, Washington, D.C.), and Remington:
The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (Gennaro (ed.), 20t" edition (2000),
Mack Publishing, Inc., Easton, PA) (hereinafter referred to as "Remington"),
both of which, for their disclosures relating to excipients and dosage forms,
are incorporated herein by reference. Suitable excipients include, but are not
limited to, starches, sugars, microcrystalline cellulose, diluents,
granulating
agents, lubricants, binders, disintegrating agents, wetting agents,
emulsifiers,
coloring agents, release agents, coating agents, sweetening agents, flavoring
agents, perfuming agents, preservatives, plasticizers, gelling agents,
thickeners, hardeners, setting agents, suspending agents, surfactants,
humectants, carriers, stabilizers, antioxidants, and combinations thereof.
[0118] Formulations suitable for oral administration include, but are not
limited to, capsules, cachets, pills, tablets, lozenges (using a flavored
base,
usually sucrose and acacia or tragacanth), powders, granules, solutions,
suspensions in an aqueous or non-aqueous liquid, oil-in-water or water-in-oil
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liquid emulsions, elixirs, syrups, pastilles (using an inert base, such as
gelatin
and glycerin, or sucrose and acacia), mouth washes, pastes, and the like,
each containing a predetermined amount of drug or pro-drug, or a
pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to provide a therapeutic amount of
the drug in one or more doses.
[0119] The drug or pro-dug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt
thereof, can be mixed with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients in the
preparation of dosage forms for oral administration (capsules, tablets, pills,
powders, granules and the like). Suitable excipients include, but are not
limited to, carriers, such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphate; fillers
or
extenders, such as starches, lactose, sucrose, glucose, mannitol, or silicic
acid; binders, such as hydroxymethyl-cellulose, alginates, gelatin,
polyvinylpyrrolidone, sucrose or acacia; humectants, such as glycerol;
disintegrating agents, such as agar, calcium carbonate, potato or tapioca
starch, alginic acid, certain silicates, or sodium carbonate; solution
retarding
agents, such as paraffin; absorption accelerators, such as quaternary
ammonium compounds; wetting agents, such as cetyl alcohol or glycerol
monostearate; absorbents, such as kaolin and bentonite clay; lubricants, such
as talc, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols, and
sodium lauryl sulfate; coloring agents; buffering agents; dispersing agents;
preservatives; and diluents.
[0120] The aforementioned excipients are given as examples only and
are not meant to include all possible choices. Solid formulations can also be
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employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatin capsules using excipients
such as lactose or milk sugars, high molecular weight polyethylene glycols,
and the like. Any of these dosage forms can optionally be scored or prepared
with coatings and shells, such as enteric coatings and coatings for modifying
the rate of release, examples of which are well known in the pharmaceutical-
formulating art.
[0121 ] Such coatings can comprise sodium carboxymethylcellulose,
cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate phthalate, ethylcellulose, gelatin,
pharmaceutical glaze, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose,
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose phthalate, methacrylic acid copolymer,
methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, shellac,
sucrose, titanium dioxide, wax, or zein. In one embodiment, the coating
material comprises hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The coating material can
further comprise anti-adhesives, such as talc; plasticizers (depending on the
type of coating material selected), such as castor oil, diacetylated
monoglycerides, dibutyl sebacate, diethyl phthalate, glycerin, polyethylene
glycol, propylene glycol, triacetin, triethyl citrate; opacifiers, such as
titanium
dioxide; and/or coloring agents and/or pigments. The coating process can be
carried out by any suitable means, for example, by using a perforated pan
system such as the GLATTT"", ACCELACOTAT"", and/or HICOATERT""
apparatuses.
[0122] Tablets can be formed by any suitable process, examples of
which are known to those of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the
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ingredients can be dry-granulated or wet-granulated by mixing in a suitable
apparatus before tabletting. Granules of the ingredients to be tabletted can
also be prepared using suitable spray/fluidization or extrusion/spheronization
techniques.
[0123] The tablets can be formulated with suitable excipients to act as
a fast dissolving and/or fast melting tablet in the oral cavity. Also, the
tablet
can be in the form of a chewable or effervescent dosage form. With
effervescent dosage forms, the tablet can be added to a suitable liquid that
causes it to disintegrate, dissolve, and/or disperse.
[0124] Tablets can be designed to have an appropriate hardness and
friability to facilitate manufacture on an industrial scale using equipment to
produce tablets at high speed. Also, the tablets can be packed or filled in
any
kind of container. It should be noted that the hardness of tablets, amongst
other properties, can be influenced by the shape of the tablets. Different
shapes of tablets can be used according to the present invention. Tablets can
be circular, oblate, oblong, or any other shape. The shape of the tablets can
also influence the disintegration rate.
[0125] Any of the inventive formulations can be encapsulated in soft
and hard gelatin capsules, which can also include any of the excipients
described above. For example, the encapsulated dosage form can include
fillers, such as lactose and microcrystalline; glidants, such as colloidal
silicon
dioxide and talc; lubricants, such as magnesium stearate; and disintegrating
agents, such as starch (e.g., maize starch). Using capsule filling equipment,
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the ingredients to be encapsulated can be milled together, sieved, mixed,
packed together, and then delivered into a capsule. Lubricants can be
present in an amount of from about 0.5% (w/w) to about 2.0% (w/w).
[0126] The formulations of the invention, which comprise drug or pro-
drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, can also be formulated
into a liquid dosage form for oral administration. Suitable formulations can
include emulsions, microemulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups, and
elixirs. The drug or pro-drug can be formulated as an ion-exchange resin
complex, a microencapsulated particle, a liposome particle, or a polymer
coated particle or granule. These formulations optionally include diluents
commonly used in the art, such as, for example, water or other solvents,
solubilizing agents and emulsifiers. Emulsifiers include, but are not limited
to,
ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethyl carbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl
alcohol,
benzyl benzoate, propylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, oils, glycerol,
tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols, fatty acid esters of
sorbitan,
and mixtures thereof. In addition, the inventive formulations can include
adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifying and suspending agents,
sweetening, flavoring, coloring, perfuming, and preservative agents. Suitable
suspension agents include, but are not limited to, ethoxylated isostearyl
alcohols, polyoxyethylene sorbitol and sorbitan esters, microcrystalline
cellulose, aluminum metahydroxide, bentonite, agar-agar and tragacanth, and
mixtures thereof. The liquid formulations can be delivered as-is, or can be
provided in hard or soft capsules, for example.
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(0127] The amount of suspending agent present will vary according to
the particular suspending agent used, and the presence or absence of other
ingredients that have an ability to act as a suspending agent or contribute
significantly to the viscosity of the formulation. The suspension can also
contain ingredients that improve its taste, for example sweeteners; bitter-
taste
maskers, such as sodium chloride; taste-masking flavors, such as
contramarum; flavor enhancers, such as monosodium glutamate; and
flavoring agents. Examples of sweeteners include bulk sweeteners, such as
sucrose, hydrogenated glucose syrup, the sugar alcohols sorbitol and xylitol;
and sweetening agents such as sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin,
aspartame, and ammonium glycyrrhizinate. The liquid formulations can
further comprise one or more buffering agents, as needed, to maintain a
desired pH.
[0128] The liquid formulations of the present invention can also be filled
into soft gelatin capsules. The liquid can include a solution, suspension,
emulsion, microemulsion, precipitate, or any other desired liquid media
carrying the pharmaceutically active compound. The liquid can be designed
to improve the solubility of the pharmaceutically active compound upon
release, or can be designed to form a drug-containing emulsion or dispersed
phase upon release. Examples of such techniques are well known in the art.
Soft gelatin capsules can be coated, as desired, with a functional coating.
Such functional coatings generally serve the purpose of delaying the release
of the drug for a predetermined period. For example, such coatings can allow
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the dosage form to pass through the stomach without being subjected to
stomach acid or digestive juices. Thus, such coatings can dissolve or erode
upon reaching a desired point in the gastrointestinal tract, such as the upper
intestine.
[0129] For rectal administration, the inventive formulations can be
provided as a suppository. Suppositories can comprise one or more non-
irritating excipients such as, for example, polyethylene glycol, a suppository
wax, or a salicylate. Such excipients can be selected on the basis of
desirable physical properties. For example, a compound that is solid at room
temperature but liquid at body temperature will melt in the rectum and release
the active compound. The formulation can alternatively be provided as an
enema for rectal delivery.
[0130] The amount of the dose administered, as well as the dose
frequency, will vary depending on the particular dosage form used and the
route of administration. The amount and frequency of administration will also
vary according to the age, body weight, and response of the individual
subject. Typical dosing regimens can readily be determined by a competent
physician without undue experimentation. It is also noted that the clinician
or
treating physician will know how and when to interrupt, adjust, or terminate
therapy in conjunction with individual subject response.
[0131 ] In general, the total daily dosage for reducing, preventing,
and/or managing the inflammatory bowel disease and/or the intestinal
conditions that cause the same, with any of the formulations according to the
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present invention, is from about 250 mg to about 8000 mg, or from about 500
mg to about 8000 mg, or from about 1000 mg to about 6000 mg, or from
about 2000 mg to about 4000 mg. Pro-drugs should be formulated to deliver
an equivalent dose. A single oral dose can be formulated to contain about
100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg, 1500 mg, 2000 mg, or 3000 mg,
or any amount in between.
[0132] The pharmaceutical formulations containing drug and/or pro-
drug, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, can be administered in
single or divided doses, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more times each day. Alternatively,
the dose can be delivered one or more times every 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or more
days. In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical formulations are administered
once per day.
[0133] The invention is further illustrated by reference to the following
examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many
modifications, both to the materials and methods, can be practiced without
departing from the purpose and scope of the invention.
[0134] EXAMPLES
[0135] Example 1: Effect of disodium 4.4'-azo-bis salicylate on
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
[0136] A subject is diagnosed with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis or
Crohn's Disease. The subject receives a daily administration of 2 grams per
day of disodium 4, 4'-azo-bis salicylate. The subject is treated for 12 weeks.
The subject keeps daily diaries and records the number and nature of bowel
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movements. The effect of the treatments is assessed by grading clinical
symptoms of fecal blood, mucus, and urgency. In addition, sigmoidoscopic
assessment and biopsies are performed, and efficacy of treatment assessed,
based on grading of sigmoidoscopic and degree of histological inflammation
in rectal biopsy specimens. Safety is assessed based on spontaneous side
effect reporting.
[0137] EXAMPLE 2: MODIFIED RELEASE MATRIX TABLET
FORMULATIONS OF 4-AMINOSALICYLATE SODIUM USING METHOCEL
PREMIUM. (WET GRANULATION METHOD)
[0138) The 4-aminosalicylate sodium is formulated in a matrix tablet
that achieves the following target dissolution profiles.
[0139] Target Dissolution Profiles
[0140] Matrix Tablet without functional coating.
Time
(Hours)Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 20
2 35
3 55
4 60
6 72
1~ 100
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[0141 ) Matrix Tablet with functional coating (pH-independent Type A).
Time
(Hours)Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 0
2 22
3 30
4 55
6 68
12 95
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[0142] Matrix Tablet with functional coating (pH-independent Type B).
Time
(Hours)Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 0
2 0
3 14
4 22
6 41
12 76
[0143] Matrix Tablet with functional coating (pH-dependent).
Time
Hours Released
Acid
1 0
2 0
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 12
2 27
4 63
6 91
[0144] Matrix Tablet Formulation
[0145] The uncoated Matrix Tablet Formulation and processing details
are given below.
[0146] Composition
Ingredient FUNCTION
M dab M /tabM /tab
4 Aminosalicylate
571,76571.76571.76
Sodium Active
LACTOSE
Diluent 78.12 28.12 12.12
AVICEL PH101 Binder 78.12 28 12
12 12
diluent . .
METHOCEL Controlled
*PREMIUM CR Release 200.00300.00400.00
Pol mer
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COLLOIDAL
Giidant 2.00 2.00 2.00
SILICON DIOXIDE
STEARIC ACID Lubricant 20.0 20.00 20.0
PVP Binder 50.0 50.0 50.0
*ISOPROPYL
Solvent NIA NIA NIA
ALCOHOL
TOTAL (mg) NIA 1000 1000 1068
[0147] * Methocel grade can be changed or alternatively can be a
suitable controlled-release polymer from the example list.
[0148] PROCESS -- WET GRANULATION PROCESS (Using
composition above)
[0149] 1. The ingredients are weighed.
[0150] 2. The Active, 50% of the Avicel, and 50% of the Lactose are
placed in a suitable mixer. (For example, Planetary (Hobart), High Shear
(Diosna/Fielder)).
[0151 ] 3. The ingredients are mixed for 15 minutes to produce a
homogeneous mixture.
[0152] 4. Mixing is continued, while adding to the mixture the
granulating fluid (Sodium/ PVP Solution).
[0153] 5. The ingredients are mixed until a suitable granulation end-
point is achieved (add more IPA if needed to produce a suitable granule).
[0154] 6. The granules are dried (using an oven or fluidization
equipment) until an acceptable level of moisture (< about 1 %) and IPA (<
about 0.5%) is achieved. An infrared moisture balance can be used to
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ascertain water content, and a gas chromatograph can be used for organic
solvents.
[0155] 7. The dry granulate is passed through suitable comminution
equipment (for example, Co-Mill or Fitzpatrick mill) fitted with a suitable
sized
screen (100-500 micron).
[0156] 8. The granulate is placed in a blender, and the colloidal Silicon
Dioxide and the remainder of the Lactose and Avicel are added.
[0157] 9. The mixture is blended for 15 minutes.
[0158] 10. The Stearic Acid is added and mixed for 5 more minutes.
[0159] 11. The mixture is compressed into oval shaped tablets (target
weight 1000 mg) on a suitable tablet machine.
[0160] Alternatively, the 4-aminosalicylate sodium can be dissolved in
the IPA (or alternative solvent), and the PVP can be mixed in the dry blend
(prior to granulation).
[0161 ] Functional Coating of the Matrix Tablet
[0162] The above-described matrix tablet formulation can be coated
with a functional coat. This may be pH-dependent or pH-independent.
Examples of both types of coating are given below.
[0163] pH-independent coating
[0164] Two types of pH-independent polymer systems are described,
that can be used for coating the matrix tablets described above. (Note that
although they are described as being used in a matrix system, these coatings
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can be used in non-matrix systems, including the coating of immediate-
release systems.)
[0165] Composition - Polymer System A
Ingredient FUNCTION Batch
9)
Controlled
METHOCEL Release 750.00
Polymer
ETHOCEL Controlled
Release 250.0
Polymer
TRIETHYL
plasticizer12.00
CITRATE
IPA Solvent 2000
TOTAL 3012
[0166] Process
[0167] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0168] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0169] 3. When the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
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[0170] Com~~osition -- Polymer S~rstem B
Ingredient FUNCTION Batch
Control
led
EUDRAGIT RS Release 900.00
12.5
Pol mer
Controlled
EUDRAGIT RL Release 300.00
12.5
Pol mer
TALC
Antiadherent105.00
DIBUTYL plasticizer15
00
SEBECATE .
MAGNESIUM Antiadherant30
00
STEARATE .
ACETONE Solvent 825.00
ISOPROPYL
Solvent 825
ALCOHOL
TOTAL 3000.00
[0171 ] Process
[0172] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0173] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0174] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried in the coating machine.
[0175] pH-dependent coating
Ingredient FUNCTION aty Batch
% 1
w/w m /tab
EUDRAGIT L Polymer 6.39 6.00
100
ACETYL TRIBUTYLplasticizer1.60 1.50
CITRATE
WATER* Solvent 3.26 N/A
ETHANOL* Solvent 88.75 N/A
TOTAL 100.00
[0176] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
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[0177] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0178] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried in a coating machine.
EXAMPLE 3: MODIFIED RELEASE FORMULATIONS OF 4-
AMINOSALICYLATE SODIUM USING A MEMBRANE-MODIFIED TABLET
[0179] The 4-aminosalicylate sodium is formulated in a Membrane-
Modified Tablet to achieve the following dissolution profiles.
[0180] Target Dissolution Profiles
[0181 ] Membrane-Modified Tablet without functional coating.
Time
Hours Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 45
2 80
3 I __100
[0182] Membrane-Modified Tablet with functional coating (pH
independent Type A).
Time
Hours Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 0
2 13
3 24
4 37
6 61
12 90
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[0183] Membrane-Modified Tablet with functional coating (pH-
independent Type B).
Time Hours % Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 0
2 0
3 21
4 44
6 80
12 100
[0184] Membrane-Modified Tablet with functional coating (pH-
dependent).
Time
Hours Released
Acid
1 0
2 0
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 30
2 58
4 91
6 ~ 100 -
[0185] In each of these examples, the product comprises an instant-
release tablet core coated with the diffusion-controlled Membrane. The
formulations and manufacturing process for these are given below.
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[0186] Instant-Release Core Formulation
[0187] ComJ~osition
Qty 4ty
Ingredient FUNCTION
m dab Batch
4AMIN0
SALICYLATE Active 571.76571.76
SODIUM
LACTOSE
Diluent 86.12 86.12
ANHYDROUS
MICROCRYSTALLINpiluent 86 86
12 12
E CELLULOSE . .
PVP K30 Binder 40.0 40.0
STEARIC ACID Lubricant 16.0 16.0
TOTAL 800.00800.00
[0188] Process
[0189] Option 1:
[0190] 1. The ingredients are weighed using a suitable balance.
[0191 ] 2. The 4-aminosalicylate Sodium, Avicel, and Lactose are
placed into a suitable granulator (e.g., high shear mixer - Diosna/Fielder).
[0192] 3. Mix until a homogeneous blend is produced.
[0193] 4. The PVP is dissolved in water and slowly add to the powder
blend.
[0194] 5. Once all the binder solution has been added to the powder
blend, mixing is continued until a suitable granulation as been achieved.
[0195] 6. The granules are dried in a fluidized drying machine or tray
drier until a suitable dryness is achieved. An infrared moisture balance can
be used to ascertain water content, and a gas chromatograph can be used for
organic solvents.
[0196] 7. The dry granulate is then milled.
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[0197] 8. The dry granulate is placed in a suitable blender (V or Y type
blender), and the lubricant is added and mixed for 5 minutes.
[0198] 9. The mixture is compressed into tablets (800 mg weight) on a
suitable tablet machine.
[0199] Option 2:
[0200] Alternatively, 50% of the Lactose and Avicel can be used in Step
2 of the process. Once the dry granulate is produced, the remaining 50% of
the Lactose and Avicel can be added to the mixer, mixed for 10 minutes.
Then proceed to step 9 of the process described for Option 1.
[0201 ] Option 3:
[0202) In another alternative, the Active, Lactose, Avicel, and the PVP
can be dry granulated, i.e., compressed into a dry granulator using a roller
compactor. The roller compacted material can then be passed through a
suitable screen to produce granules. These granules can then be mixed with
the lubricant (i.e., Stearic acid) as in step 9 of the process.
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[0203] Diffusion-Controlled Membrane Coating Formulation
[0204] Composition
OptionOption Option
A B C
Ingredient
mg/tabmg/tab m /tab
POLYMER 11.00 9.20 11.00
SUCROSE 29.00 17.00 21.00
ACETYL TRIBUTYL2,p0 1 1
60 90
CITRATE . .
CASTOR OIL 1 1 1
00 2 4
POLYMERISED . . .
SODIUM
HYDROGEN 1.00 1.00 1.00
CARBONATE
ACETONE* N/A N/A N/A
TOTAL
[0205] Polymer = terpolymer of polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate and
polyvinyl alcohol (terpolymer PVC/PVAc/PVOH)
[0206] * Solvent is removed during processing.
[0207] Process
[0208) 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0209] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0210] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
[0211 ] Functional coating of the Membrane-Modified Tablet
[0212] The above selectively permeable membrane tablet formulation
(i.e., the diffusion-controlled membrane-coated tablet) can be additionally
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coated with a functional coat. This may be pH-dependent or pH-independent.
Examples of both types of coating are given below.
[0213] pH-dependant coating
[0214] Com~~osition
Ingredient FUNCTION Oty
~
w/w)
EUDRAGIT L Polymer 6.39
100
ACETYL
TRIBUTYL Plasticizer1.60
CITRATE
WATER* Solvent 3.26
ETHANOL* Solvent 88.75
TOTAL 100.00
[0215] Process
[0216] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0217] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0218] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
[0219] pH-independent coating system
[0220] Two types of pH-independent polymer systems are described
for use in coating the tablets described above.
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[0221 ] Composition - Polymer System A
Ingredient FUNCTION Batch
9)
Controlled
ETHOCEL Release 760.00
Polymer
METHOCEL Controlled
Release 330.0
Polymer
ACETYL
TRIBUTYL Plasticizer220.00
CITRATE
ETHANOL Solvent 2680
WATER Solvent 451
TOTAL 4441
[0222] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0223] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0224] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
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[0225] Composition - Polymer System B
Ingredient FUNCTION (Batch
Controlled
EUDRAGIT RS Release 900.00
12.5
Pol mer
Controlled
EUDRAGIT RL Release 300.00
12.5
Pol mer
TALC
Ant adherent105.00
DIBUTYL Plasticizer15
00
SEBECATE .
MAGNESIUM Antiadherant30
00
STEARATE .
ACETONE Solvent 825.00
ISOPROPYL
Solvent 825
ALCOHOL
TOTAL 3000.0
[0226] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0227] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0228] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
[0229] EXAMPLE 4: MODIFIED RELEASE DISODIUM 4.4'-AZO-BIS-
SALICYLATE MEMBRANE-MODIFIED TABLET FORMULATIONS
[0230) The disodium 4,4'-azo-bis-4-aminosalicylate sodium is
formulated as a Modified-Release tablet using a diffusion-controlled
membrane, with the following target dissolution profiles.
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[0231 ) Taraet Dissolution Profiles
[0232] Membrane-Modified Tablet without functional coating.
Time
Hours Released
pH
6.8
Buffer
1 45
2 80
3 100
[0233] Membrane-Modified Tablet with functional coating (pH
independent Type A).
Time
Hours Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 0
2 13
3 24
4 37
6 61
12 90
[0234] Membrane-Modified Tablet with functional coating (pH-
independent Type B).
Time Hours % Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 0
2 0
3 21
4 44
6 80
12 100
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[0235] Membrane-Modified Tablet with functional coating (pH-
dependent).
Time
Hours Released
Acid
1 0
2 0
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 30
2 58
4 91
lp
[0236] Instant Release Core Formulation
[0237] Composition
a~ on
Ingredient FUNCTION
m dab Batch
Azo-bis-4
Amino
Salicylate Active 571.76571.76
Sodium
LACTOSE Diluent 86 86
12 12
ANHYDROUS . .
MICROCRYSTALLIN
piluent 86.12 86.12
E CELLULOSE
PVP K30 Binder 40.0 40.0
STEARIC ACID Lubricant 16.0 16.0
TOTAL 800.00800.00
[0238] Process
[0239] Option 1:
[0240] 1. The ingredients are weighed using a suitable balance.
[0241 ] 2. The 4-aminosalicylate Sodium, Avicel, and Lactose are
placed into a suitable granulator (e.g., high shear mixer - Diosna/Fielder).
[0242] 3. Mix until a homogeneous blend is produced).
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[0243] 4. The PVP is dissolved in water and slowly add to the powder
blend.
[0244] 5. Once all the binder solution has been added to the powder
blend, mixing is continued until a suitable granulation as been achieved.
[0245] 6. The granules are dried in a fluidized drying machine or tray
drier until a suitable dryness is achieved.
[0246] 7. The dry granulate is then milled.
[0247] 8. The dry granulate is placed in a suitable blender (V or Y type
blender), and the lubricant is added and mixed for 5 minutes.
[0248] 9. The mixture is compressed into tablets (800 mg weight) on a
suitable tablet machine.
[0249] Option 2:
[0250] Alternatively, 50% of the Lactose and Avicel can be used in Step
2 of the process. Once the dry granulate is produced, the remaining 50% of
the Lactose and Avicel can be added to the mixer, mixed for 10 minutes.
Then proceed to step 9 of the process.
(0251 ] Option 3:
[0252] In another alternative, the Active, Lactose, Avicel, and the PVP
can be dry granulated, i.e., compressed into a dry granulator using a roller
compactor. The roller compacted material can then be passed through a
suitable screen to produce granules. These granules can then be mixed with
the lubricant (i.e., Stearic acid) as in step 9 of the process.
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[0253] Diffusion-Controlled Membrane Coating Formulation
[0254] Composition
OptionOption Option
A B C
Ingredient mg/tabm ltab mg/tab
POLYMER 11.00 9.20 11.00
SUCROSE 29.00 17.00 21.00
ACETYL TRIBUTYL2 60 1
00 1 90
CITRATE . . .
CASTOR OIL 1.00 1 1.4
2
POLYMERISED .
SODIUM
HYDROGEN 1.00 1.00 1.00
CARBONATE
ACETONE* N/A N/A N/A
TOTAL 44.00 30.00 36.30
[0255] Polymer = terpolymer of polyvinyl chloride, polyvinyl acetate and
polyvinyl alcohol (terpolymer PVC/PVAc/PVOH)
[0256] * Solvent is removed during processing.
[0257] Process
[0258] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0259] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0260] 3. Once the desired amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
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[0261 ] Functional coating of the Membrane-Modified Tablet
[0262] The above selectively permeable membrane tablet formulation
(i.e., the membrane-modified tablet) can be additionally coated with a
functional coat. This may be pH-dependent or pH-independent. Examples of
both types of coating are given below.
[0263] pH-dependent coating
[0264] Composition
Ingredient FUNCTION Oty
~
w/w
EUDRAGIT L Polymer
100
6,39
ACETYL
TRIBUTYL Plasticizer1.60
.
CITRATE
WATER* Solvent 3.26
ETHANOL* Solvent 88.75
TOTAL 100.00
[0265] Process
[0266] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0267] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
(0268] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
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[0269] pH-independent coating system
[0270] Two types of pH-independent polymer systems are described
for use in coating the tablets described above.
[0271 ] Composition - Polymer System A
Ingredient FUNCTION Batch
9)
Controlled
ETHOCEL Release 760.00
Polymer
Controlled
METHOCEL Release 330.0
Polymer
ACETYL
TRIBUTYL Plasticizer220.00
CITRATE
ETHANOL Solvent 2680
WATER Solvent 451
TOTAL 4441
[0272] Process
[0273] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0274] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0275] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
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[0276] Composition - Polymer System B
Ingredient FUNCTION Batch
Controlled
EUDRAGIT RS Release 900.00
12.5
Pol mer
Controlled
EUDRAGIT RL Release 300.00
12.5
Pol mer
TALC Ant adherent105.00
DIBUTYL Plasticizer15.00
SEBECATE
MAGNESIUM Antiadherant30.00
STEARATE
ACETONE Solvent 825.00
ISOPROPYL Solvent 825
ALCOHOL
TOTAL I 3000.0
[0277] Process
[0278] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0279] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0280] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
[0281] EXAMPLE 5: MODIFIED RELEASE FORMULATIONS OF
DISODIUM 4.4'-AZO-BIS-SALICYLATE USING METHOCEL PREMIUM AT
VARIOUS LEVELS (WET GRANULATION METHOD)
[0282] The 4,4'- azo-bis-salicylate is formulated in a matrix tablet to
achieve the following target dissolution profiles.
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[0283] Target Dissolution Profiles
[0284] Matrix Tablet without functional coating.
Time
(Hours Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 20
2 35
3 55
4 60
6 72
12 I _. ___100
l
[0285] Matrix Tablet with functional coating (pH-independent Type A).
Time
Hours Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 0
2 22
3 30
4 55
6 68
1.2_ 95
I
[0286] Matrix Tablet with functional coating (pH-independent Type B).
Time
Hours Released
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 0
2 0
3 14
4 22
6 41
I 76
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[0287] Matrix Tablet with functional coating (pH-dependent).
Time
Hours Released
Acid
1 0
2 0
pH 6.8
Buffer
1 12
2 27
4 63
1
[0288] Matrix Tablet Formulation
[0289] The uncoated Matrix Tablet Formulation and processing details
are given below.
[0290] Composition
Ingredient FUNCTION
M dab M ItabM /tab
Azo-bis-4-
aminosalicylateActive 571.76571.76571.76
Sodium
LACTOSE Diluent 78.12 28.12 12.12
AVICEL PH101 Binder 78 28 12
12 12 12
diluent , . .
METHOCEL Controlled
"PREMIUM CR Release 200.00300.00400.00
Pol mer
COLLOIDAL
Glidant 2.00 2.00 2.00
SILICON DIOXIDE
STEARIC ACID Lubricant 20.0 20.00 20.0
PVP Binder 50.0 50.0 50.0
*ISOPROPYL
Solvent NIA NIA NIA
ALCOHOL
TOTAL (mg) NIA 1000 1000 1068
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[0291 ] Methocel grade can be changed or alternatively can be a
suitable controlled-release polymer from the example list.
[0292] PROCESS -- WET GRANULATION PROCESS (Using
formulation above)
[0293] 1. The ingredients are weighed.
[0294] 2. The Active, 50% of the Avicel, and 50% of the Lactose are
placed in a suitable mixer. (For example, Planetary (Hobart), High Shear
(Diosna/Fielder)).
[0295] 3. The ingredients are mixed for 15 minutes to produce a
homogeneous mixture.
[0296] 4. Mixing is continued, while adding to the mixture the
granulating fluid (Sodium/ PVP Solution).
[0297] 5. The ingredients are mixed until a suitable granulation end-
point is achieved (add more IPA if needed to produce a suitable granule).
[0298] 6. The granules are dried (using an oven or fluidization
equipment) until an acceptable level of moisture (< about 1 %) and IPA (<
about 0.5%) is achieved.
[0299] 7. The dry granulate is passed through suitable comminution
equipment (for example, Co-Mill or Fitzpatrick mill) fitted with a suitable
sized
screen (100-500 micron).
[0300] 8. The granulate is placed in a blender, and colloidal Silicon
Dioxide and the remainder of the Lactose and Avicel are added.
[0301 ] 9. The mixture is blended for 15 minutes.
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[0302] 10. The Stearic Acid is added and mixed for 5 more minutes.
[0303] 11. The mixture is compressed into tablets (target weight 1000
mg) on a suitable tablet machine.
[0304] Alternatively, the disodium 4,4~-azo-bis-salicylate can be
dissolved in the IPA (or alternative solvent), and the PVP can be mixed in the
dry blend (prior to granulation).
[0305] Functional Coating of the Matrix Tablet
[0306] The above-described matrix tablet formulation can be coated
with a functional coat. This may be pH-dependent or pH-independent.
Examples of both types of coating are given below.
[0307] pH-independent coating
[0308] Two types of pH-independent polymer systems are described,
for use in coating the matrix tablets described above.
[0309] Composition - Polymer System A
Ingredient FUNCTION (Batch
g)
Controlled
ETHOCEL Release 760.00
Polymer
METHOCEL Controlled
Release 330.0
Polymer
ACETYL
TRIBUTYL Plasticizer220.00
CITRATE
ETHANOL Solvent 2680
WATER Solvent 451
TOTAL 4441
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(0310] Process
[0311 ] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0312] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0313] 3. When the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried on the coating machine.
[0314] Composition - Polymer System B
Ingredient FUNCTION Batch
Controlled
EUDRAGIT RS Release 900.00
12.5
Pol mer
Control
led
EUDRAGIT RL Release 300.00
12.5
Pol mer
TALC Antiadherent105.00
DIBUTYL plasticizer15
00
SEBECATE .
MAGNESIUM Antiadherant30
00
STEARATE .
ACETONE Solvent 825.00
ISOPROPYL
Solvent 825
ALCOHOL
TOTAL 3000.00
(0315] Process
[0316] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0317] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0318] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried in the coating machine.
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[0319] Composition - pH-dependent coating
Ingredient FUNCTION aty Batch
% 1
w/w m /tab
EUDRAGIT L Polymer 6.39 6.00
100
ACETYL TRIBUTYLplasticizer1.60 1.50
CITRATE
WATER* Solvent 3.26 NIA
ETHANOL* Solvent 88.75 N/A
TOTAL 100.00
[0320] Process
[0321 ] 1. The tablets are loaded into a suitable coating machine (e.g.,
Glatt, Acelacota).
[0322] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets.
[0323] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the tablets are dried in a coating machine.
[0324] EXAMPLE 6: DISODIUM 4.4'-AZO-BIS-SALICYLATE
FORMULATIONS
[0325] Disodium 4,4'-azo-bis-salicylate is also incorporated into the
following formulations
[0326] Instant release tablet formulations:
[0327] 1. Instant-release tablet formulation without functional coat.
[0328] 2. Instant-release tablet formulation with functional coat - pH-
dependent.
[0329] 3. Instant-release tablet formulation with functional coat - pH-
independent.
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[0330] Multiparticulate formulations
[0331 ] 1. Instant-release multiparticulate formulation (without functional
coat).
[0332] 2. Delayed-release multiparticulate formulation with functional
coat - pH-dependent.
[0333] 3. Delayed-release multiparticulate formulation with functional
coat - pH-independent.
[0334] 4. Controlled-release multiparticulate formulation.
[0335] 5. Delayed release/modified release multiparticulate
formulation.
[0336] Instant Release Tablet Formulation Without Functional Coat:
[0337] An instant release tablet formulation and manufacturing process
is described below.
[0338] Composition (immediate release tablet formulation)
Ingredient FUNCTION Qty'~o
w/w
4ASA-4ASA Active
AZO
SODIUM SALT 571.76
LACTOSE Diluent 128.12
AVICEL PH101 Dry Binder/128.12
diluent
SODIIUM STARCH
GLYCOLATE Disintegrant100.00
EXPLOTAB
COLLOIDAL Glidant 2
0
SILICON DIOXIDE .
STEARIC ACID Lubricant 20.00
PVP Binder 50.00
*ISOPROPYL Solvent NIA
ALCOHOL
TOTAL 1000
[0339] *Removed during processing.
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[0340] WET GRANULATION PROCESS (Using formulation above)
[0341 ] 1. The ingredients are weighed.
[0342] 2. The PVP is dissolved in the IPA.
[0343] 3. The 4-ASA-4ASA azo sodium salt, 50% of the Avicel, and
50% of the Lactose are combined in a suitable mixer. (Planetary (Hobart),
High Shear (Diosna/Fielder)).
[0344] 4. The ingredients are mixed for 15 minutes to produce a
homogeneous mixture.
[0345] 5. Mixing is continued and the granulating fluid (PVP Solution)
is added to the mixture.
[0346] 6. Mixing is continued until a suitable granulation end point is
achieved (add more IPA if needed to produce a suitable granule).
[0347] 7. The granules are dried (oven or fluidization equipment) until
acceptable level of moisture (< about 1 %) and IPA (< about 0.5%) is
achieved.
[0348] 8. The dry granulate is passed through suitable comminution
equipment (Co-Mill, Fitzpatrick mill) fitted with a suitable sized screen (100-
500 micron).
[0349] 9. The granulate is placed in a blender and colloidal silicon
dioxide, Sodium Starch Glycolate, and the remainder of the Lactose and
Avicel are added.
[0350] 10. The combination is mixed for 15 minutes.
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[0351 ] 11. The Stearic Acid is added and the combination is mixed for
more minutes.
[0352] 12. The mixture is compressed into tablets (target weight
500/1000 mg) on a suitable tablet machine.
[0353] Modified-Release Multiparticulate Formulation of Disodium 4,4'-
azo-bis-salicylate
[0354] A. Instant-Release Drug-Loaded Multiparticulates Without
Functional Coat
[0355] A multiparticulate dosage form for the instant release
formulation and manufacturing process is given below.
[0356] Composition (immediate release multiparticulates)
Ingredient FUNCTION
m /
4ASA-4ASA Active 76
AZO 571
SODIUM SALT .
NON PAREIL Inert carrier228
24
SEEDS .
PVP Binder 50.00
TALC Antiadherent125.0
COLLOIDAL Glidant 25
00
SILICON DIOXIDE .
SUITABLE SOLVENTSolvent N/A
TOTAL 1000
[0357] 1. The disodium 4,4'-azo-bis-salicylate, binder, glidant, and
anti-adherent are dissolved/suspended in a suitable solvent.
[0358] 2. The solution/suspension is then sprayed onto the sugar
spheres using an appropriate fluidized coating machine (e.g., Glatt).
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[0359] 3. Once all the solution suspension has been applied on to the
nonpareil seeds, the drug-loaded instant-release multiparticulates are dried
in
the fluidized coating machine.
[0360] The Instant release multiparticulates and tablets described
above are coated with a combination of different modified-release polymers to
produce a number of different types of modified-release multiparticulates,
which are described below.
[0361 ] B. Modified-Release tablets and/or multiparticulate formulation
of disodium 4,4'-azo-bis-salicylate using Polymer system A.
[0362] Composition - Polymer System A
Ingredient FUNCTION Batch
Controlled
EUDRAGIT RS Release 200.00
30D
Pol mer
TALC Antiadherent60.00
TRIETHYL Plasticizer12.00
CITRATE
SIMETHICONE pispersant1.00
EMULSION
WATER Solvent 392.00
TOTAL 665.00
[0363] Process
[0364] 1. The drug-loaded instant-release multiparticulates or tablets
are loaded into a suitable fluidized coating machine (e.g., Glatt, Acelacota).
[0365] 2. The polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the drug-loaded
instant-release multiparticulates.
[0366] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the product is dried in the fluidized coating machine.
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[0367] 4. For multiparticulate products, load the coated
multiparticulates in a hard gelatin capsule using an automated encapsulation
machine, sufficient to obtain a 250-mg dose of disodium 4,4'-azo-bis-
salicylate per capsule.
[0368] An instant-release tablet can be coated with this system,
resulting in an instant release tablet formulation with functional coat - pH
independent, resulting in a delayed release tablet. Also, an instant-release
multiparticulate can be coated with this system, resulting in a delayed
release
multiparticulate formulation with functional coat -- pH-independent.
[0369] Modified Release tablet and/or multiparticulate formulation of
disodium 4.4'-azo-bis-salicylate salt using Polymer System B
[0370] Composition - Polymer System B
Ingredient FUNCTION Batch
Controlled
EUDRAGIT RS Release 900.00
12.5
Pol mer
Controlled
EUDRAGIT RL Release 300.00
12.5
Pol mer
TALC Antiadherent105.00
DIBUTYL Plasticizer00
15
SEBECATE .
STEARIC ACID Antiadherant30.00
ACETONE Solvent 825.00
ISOPROPYL Solvent 825
ALCOHOL
TOTAL T 3000.00
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[0371 ] MANUFACTURING PROCESS - MODIFIED-RELEASE
MULTIPARTICULATE AND/OR TABLET DISODIUM 4,4'-AZO-BIS-
SALICYLATE FORMULATION
[0372] Process
[0373] 1. The drug-loaded instant-release multiparticulates and/or
tablets are loaded into a suitable fluidized coating machine (e.g., Glatt).
[0374] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the drug-
loaded instant-release multiparticulates and/or tablets.
[0375] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the product is dried in the fluidized coating machine.
[0376] 4. If multiparticulate, the product is encapsulated in a hard
gelatin capsule using an automated encapsulation machine, sufficient to
obtain a 250-mg dose of disodium 4,4'-azo-bis-salicylate per capsule.
(0377] When prepared in this manner, this represents a controlled-
release multiparticulate formulation.
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[0378] Modified Release tablet and/or multiparticulate formulation of
disodium 4,4'-azo-bis-salicylate using Polymer Solution C
[0379] Composition - Polymer C Formulation (pH-dependent)
Ingredient FUNCTION Q~ Batch
% 1
w/w m /tab
EUDRAGIT L Polymer 6.39 6.00
100
ACETYL TRIBUTYLplasticizer1.60 1.50
CITRATE
WATER* Solvent 3.26 N/A
ETHANOL* Solvent 88.75 N/A
TOTAL 100.00
[0380] Process
[0381 ] 1. The instant-release tablets or multiparticulates are loaded
into a suitable coating machine (e.g., Glatt or Acelacota).
[0382] 2. The Polymer coating solution is sprayed onto the tablets or
multiparticulates.
[0383] 3. Once the required amount of polymer coating solution has
been applied, the product is dried in the coating machine.
[0384] When prepared in this manner, this represents a delayed-
release multiparticulate formulation with functional coat - pH dependent, or a
delayed release tablet formulation with functional coat - pH dependent.
[0385] Delayed release/modified release multiparticulate formulation
[0386] The final formulation option is a delayed-release/modified-
release tablet and/or multiparticulate formulation. This is produced by
coating
the instant-release multiparticulates and/or tablets with the Polymer A
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formulation, followed by coating with either the pH-independent Polymer B
formulation or the pH-dependent Polymer C formulation.
[0387] EXAMPLE 7: BIOSTUDY
[0388] An open-label, single-dose, four-treatment, four period,
balanced, randomized, crossover study is designed to compare and assess
the relative bioavailability of three modified-release formulations with an
immediate-release reference form. Modified-release formulations are
prepared as follows: a) membrane-modified formulation of 4-ASA with Type A
functional coating (see Example 3), b) membrane-modified formulation of 4-
ASA with Type B functional coating (see Example 3), and c) 5,5-azo-bis-
salicylic acid formulated in a membrane-modified formulation (see Example 3,
Type A coating).
[0389] Sixteen healthy volunteers are dosed on each of four occasions
with at least a seven-day washout period between each dose. The volunteers
are fasting from food and beverages other than water for at least 4 hours
before dosing in each treatment period. Water is proscribed for one hour
before and one hour after dosing except for the 150 mL of water at the time of
dosing. Venous blood samples are obtained at regular time intervals
immediately prior to and following each dosing for a period of up to 48 hours.
In addition, urine is collected over the 48-hour post-dosing period.
Concentrations of 4-ASA and n-acetylated 4-ASA (N-Ac-4-ASA) in plasma
and urine are measured by HPLC using an isocratic system and UV detection
at 300 nm. Individual plasma concentration curves are constructed and
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individual, mean, and relative pharmacokinetic parameters are estimated
including Tmax, Cmax and AUC. Total urinary recovery of 4-ASA and the n-
acetylated 4-ASA metabolite are estimated.
[0390] EXAMPLE 8: TREATMENT OF ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND
CHRONS DISEASE WITH MODIFIED-RELEASE 4-ASA
[0391 ] Modified-release formulations according to Example 3 are
prepared. A subject is diagnosed with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis or
Crohn's Disease. The subject receives a daily administration of either 4
grams per day 4-ASA, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in a
modified-release form. Alternatively, the subject can be given 2 grams per
day of 4,4'-azo-bis salicylic acid. Subjects are treated for 12 weeks.
Subjects
keep daily diaries and record the number and nature of bowel movements.
The effect of the treatments is assessed by grading clinical symptoms of fecal
blood, mucus, and urgency. In addition, sigmoidoscopic assessment and
biopsies are pertormed, and efficacy of treatment assessed, based on grading
of sigmoidoscopic and degree of histological inflammation in rectal biopsy
specimens. Safety is assessed based on spontaneous side effect reporting.
[0392] The formulations of this example demonstrate efficacy in both
ulcerative colitis and Crohn's Disease in terms of both treating the condition
and maintaining remission from disease symptoms.
